CNN Marketplace 2006-05-08

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Rachel Lee : Well, the unemployment rate holds steady at 4.7%, new hiring has slowed significantly. 138,000 new jobs were created last month. Still economist¹ Fred Dickson with Economic Insights says it's a solid report.

Fred Dickson : Strong wage growth, half a percent in the given month, the best wages in terms of growth in four and a half years, we increased the average work week. So, I think overall, it suggests that the economy is pretty strong.

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Rachel Lee : Despite the weak job creation, President Bush celebrated² the steady unemployment rate and the health of the economy, calling on Congress to keep taxes low to ensure economy growth.

George Bush : Raising taxes will hurt small businesses; raising taxes will hurt consumers; raising taxes will particularly affect working people, now that the price of gasoline has gone up.

Rachel Lee : The jobs report comes as President Bush's job approval rating has deteriorated³.

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Rachel Lee : Times were a lot different the last time the Dow Jones Industrial Average got this high. With a 138 point gain, the Dow was just 145 point shy of its all time high, nearly 11723 set in January 2000.

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Rachel Lee : DaimlerChrysler is recalling 45,000 Chrysler 300, Dodge⁴ Charger and Dodge Magnum sedans. Brake fluid could leak and lead to an engine compartment⁵ fire. Almost 7,000 Jeep Wranglers⁶ are also recalled because of potential problems with the clutch.

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Rachel Lee : It seems that good ship lollipop⁷ is made up of lead, The Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) is recalling jewelry⁸ that came with some movie DVDs. Spokeswoman Patty Davis.

Patty Davis : we're recalling the medal charms that were a free giveaway with certain Shirley Temple DVDs. The recalled charms contain high levels of lead and lead is toxic⁹ to young children if it is ingested."

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Rachel Lee : Two states are suing Liberty Mutual¹⁰, accusing the property and casualty insurer of making payoffs to insurance brokers¹¹ and independent agents that steer¹² customers to Liberty Mutual. CNN Radio Marketplace, I'm Rachel Lee.

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