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By Bureau of Labor Statistics Publications Jobless rates were lower in August than a year earlier in 365 of the 387 metro areas, higher in 16, and unchanged in 6. Nonfarm payroll employment was up in 303 metropolitan areas over the year, down in 71, and unchanged in 13.