We saw the impact of the recession in 2002 and 2003, then saw a smaller decline in 2004. But in 2005, we started to see job increases, and that's a positive sign.
Michele Hiester
We often see fluctuations (in the jobless rate) as the economy improves. One month does not make a trend.
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While the unemployment rate is declining, it might be more exaggerated than the reality.
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Western Pennsylvania is showing signs of job growth but it isn't growing as quickly as what we're seeing in the eastern half of the state.
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I will tell you right off the bat, I believe the (unemployment) decline is a little exaggerated.
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The biggest star of this, as far as job growth, was health care and social assistance employment.
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