WASHINGTON — The U.S. service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of the country's work force, expanded for a 19th consecutive month in June. But growth slowed from May, a sign that the economy remains sluggish.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of the nation's work force, grew for the 17th straight month in April, though at the slowest pace since August. The Institute for Supply Management, a private trade group of purchasing executives ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The service sector, which employs about 90 percent of the work force, expanded in February at the fastest pace in more than five years, offering the latest sign that hiring could accelerate this year.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. service sector, which employs nearly 90 percent of the work force, grew in January at the fastest pace in five years, a sign that hiring could pick up soon.

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NEW YORK CITY — A trade group says U.S. service-oriented companies, the nation's predominant job generator, grew slightly faster in September as demand from customers improved.

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