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Jobless rate dips slightly

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Columbus, OH – New unemployment numbers are out for Ohio. They show a slightly lower jobless rate....but many unemployed Ohioans say they're still having trouble finding work. Meanwhile, the latest numbers are giving ammunition to BOTH major candidates for governor --- incumbent Democrat Ted Strickland AND his Republican challenger John Kasich. Statehouse correspondent Bill Cohen reports on both aspects of this story. His first stop ......an agency that helps the unemployed learn new skills, polish their resumes, and connect with potential employers.