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Census finds no shortage of job-seekers ... Report: Hershey readies bid for Cadbury ... Report: NBC's owners argue over valuation ... Economists: Stimulus package helped ... News from United Press International.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. chocolate giant Hershey is considering launching a bid for control of British counterpart Cadbury, The New York Times reported Saturday.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A consensus has formed among U.S. economists that President Barack Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus package, though messy, is working, analysts say.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- The U.S. Census Bureau says it is having little trouble finding census workers for its 2010 survey in a struggling economy.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- U.S. cable giant Comcast's bid to acquire NBC Universal has been delayed by disagreements over the value of the company, sources say.

CHICAGO, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A union representing U.S. hotel workers says women, Hispanics and Asians are more likely to be hurt doing their jobs.

TUCSON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A law professor says many U.S. homeowners should embrace foreclosure instead of fighting it.

U.S. markets lower Friday ... Roubini paints grim picture on jobs ... Employees head for door during downturn ... Study: Michigan turnaround in late 2011 ... News from United Press International.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. markets pulled back from early losses, but remained in negative territory Friday after a week of shaky economic data.

CHICAGO, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Grain futures closed mixed on the Chicago Board of Trade Friday as Wall Street equities spent the entire day in negative territory.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Crude oil prices dipped below $77 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange as declines in equity markets hinted at slow demand.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Gorilla Inc. EXO-Tech safety harnesses due to a fall hazard.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Salomon USA ski bindings due to a fall hazard.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Former Clinton administration economist Nouriel Roubini warned U.S. job losses could be expected to continue well past the end of the recession.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Cost Plus World Market stainless steel cookware due to a burn hazard.