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2 Million 'Open Jobs'? Yes, But U.S. Has A Skills Mismatch

March 22, 2011: A job fair in San Jose, Calif. Paul Sakuma/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

2 Million 'Open Jobs'? Yes, But U.S. Has A Skills Mismatch

The manufacturers and others with jobs to fill need workers with strong, basic skills. And that may require steering more young people into vocations and giving up the idea that everyone should have the chance to go to college.

2 Million 'Open Jobs'? Yes, But U.S. Has A Skills Mismatch

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Jobs Report Coming; Weak Growth Expected

Dirk Nowitzki (R) of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Udonis Haslem (L) of the Miami Heat during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Thursday (June 2, 2011) in Miami. Nowitzki hit the decisive layup with 3.6 seconds remaining as the Mavericks rallied to beat the Heat 95-93. Don Emmert /AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Jobs Report Coming; Weak Growth Expected

The day's most-anticipated news is word about the May employment situation. Economists say about 150,000 jobs were likely added to payrolls last month — not enough to significantly reduce unemployment.

Fareed Zakaria's Post-American World
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Fareed Zakaria's Post-American World

"We will have to share power with a whole lot of others," he says. "We will have to recognize that we can't set the standards, we can't set the agenda, we can't set the rules."

Fareed Zakaria's Post-American World

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Unemployment Numbers Coming: Have You Seen Any Job Growth?

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Unemployment Numbers Coming: Have You Seen Any Job Growth?

The November employment report is expected to show another modest gain in jobs -- but a stubbornly high unemployment rate.

The Debate Over Funding Jobless Benefits

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