http://www.empowerkidstoexcel.com/News/-d-c-regions-unemployment-rate-dropped-to-6-1-percent-in-november-/ The unemployment level in the Washington region dipped in November to 6.1 percent from 6.2 percent the previous month, according to government data released Tuesday, further evidence to some economists that the area has weathered the worst of the recession. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:47:10 CST en