Survey: U.S. businesses add 212,000 jobs in February

WASHINGTON — U.S. businesses added more than 200,000 jobs in February for the 13th straight month, a private survey found. It was the latest sign that strong hiring should boost the economy this year.

Payroll processor ADP says companies added 212,000 jobs last month, a solid gain, though down from 250,000 in the previous month. January's figure was revised up from 213,000.

The figures come just before Friday's government report, which economists forecast will show an increase of 240,000 jobs.

Read Thursday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette for full details.

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