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Wednesday, June 05, 2013  Survey revelas that U.S. private employers added 135,000 jobs in May

Monday, May 20, 2013  In survey, economists say consumers are poised to boost spending, offset government cuts

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in March from February's rate of 7.2 percent.

Friday, April 19, 2013  77 employers were on hand to meet, greet, and speak with potential hires.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  It's a natural result of Colorado's improving finances: Instead of arguing over budget cuts, state lawmakers are arguing over how to spend additional tax dollars.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  US is halfway toward Obama's 5-year goal of doubling exports but likely to fall a bit short

Wednesday, January 30, 2013 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The 2 percent General Fund sales and use tax revenue is used for municipal operations of Colorado Springs for purposes such as police, fire, park maintenance and street repair.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Gov. John Hickenlooper says Visa Inc. plans to expand its Global Technology Center in Douglas County, creating hundreds of new jobs.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  With a yearend deadline looming before the economy goes over the so-called fiscal cliff, President Barack Obama is cutting short his traditional Christmas holiday in Hawaii.

Friday, December 21, 2012  Boeing is cutting about 100 jobs in Colorado after losing a major contract.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Colorado lawmakers are getting details of the state's revenue outlook before starting the 2013 legislative session next month.

Sunday, December 16, 2012  The National Park Service is trying to find at least an 8 percent cut in spending in case Congress fails to reach a decision on the "fiscal cliff."

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.