The U.S. job market showed more signs of weakness Friday, as the Labor Department reported just 22,000 jobs added in August. Revised figures show the economy lost jobs in June, for the first time since the pandemic winter of 2020.
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In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Doug Deming of 'Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones', who are the sixth and final featured performers in the Fall 2025 Series of 'Tunes at Twilight' held by Old Town Cape. Due to the potential rain, this week's 'Tunes at Twilight' is moving to the rain-out location, Gospel Life Church, located at 817 Broadway Street. 'Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones' play from 6:30 to 7:30 pm Fri. Sept. 5th.
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