Hundreds of important positions remain unfilled, and most of them require Senate confirmation.

Malls are dying and taking those the rite-of-passage jobs with them.

Manufacturers, retailers and governments shed workers last month.

US companies have done a good job of hiring vets. But the work needs to be meaningful.

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