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Economy sees new 'normal'

Job market now consists of a larger part-time workforce, sluggish pay

In this photo taken Wednesday, June 10, job seekers fill out job applications at a job fair in Sunrise, Fla. Even with steady hiring and a falling unemployment rate, the U.S. job market is not what it used to be. - photo by Associated Press

W Economy The New Job M Ledb — In this photo taken Wednesday, June 10, job seekers fill out job applications at a job fair in Sunrise, Fla. Even with steady hiring and a falling unemployment rate, the U.S. job market is not what it used to be. - photo by Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Even after another month of strong hiring in June and a sinking unemployment rate, the U.S. job market just isn't what it used to be. Pay is sluggish. Many part-timers can't find full-time work.

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