The U.S. economy shed 36,000 jobs in February, and the unemployment rate was steady at 9.7%, despite stormy weather on the East Coast last month, which the government said may have temporarily hit payrolls and work hours.

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The U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly declined to 9.7% in January, but the economy shed 22,000 jobs and revisions painted a bleaker picture for 2009, casting doubt over the labor market’s strength.

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