U.S. May Job Growth
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Employers added 139,000 jobs in May as labor market remains steady

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Employers across the U.S. added 139,000 jobs in May , new federal data shows.
Job growth over the last 12 months has averaged 156,800 per month.
The nation's unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% for the third month in a row .
Health care, leisure and hospitality industries saw the largest gains in employment.
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