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Payrolls Fall 51,000; Jobless Rate Up to 5.7%

WASHINGTON — The U.S. July employment report continues the recession theme: July marked seven consecutive months of job losses at a 51,000 drop in payrolls and the civilian unemployment rate is up a full percentage point over the year to 5.7% in the latest measure.