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Thousands of Manufacturing Jobs Cut in Mississippi

The Associated Press is reporting bad economic news for the state:

At least 2,100 manufacturing jobs have been eliminated in Mississippi since July 1 and state officials say there could be more this year. The job losses are evidenced by the state's 7.7 percent unemployment rate.

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