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Current Employment Statistics - CES (National)

Benchmark Comparison File Format Information

These files are ASCII versions of text tables that compare recent history as represented by the CES estimates before and after incorporation of the most recent benchmark. These files should be loaded into a word processor for proper printing and viewing. For best results use the printer settings specified below.

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List of comparison files

 

Last Modified Date: February 5, 2016