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Women Now Outnumber Men On U.S. Payrolls

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Scott Horsley

January 10, 2020

Women got the lion's share of new jobs in December and now outnumber men on U.S. payrolls. This unusual situation reflects the growth of industries like health care where women dominate. (AP)

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