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Economists had anticipated a large downward revision, but the weaker-then-expected figure bolstered concerns about the health of the world's largest economy.

The new report also included a revision that showed a significant loss of jobs in June.

Speaking to broadcaster CNBC, White House economic adviser Kevin Hasset conceded that the August jobs numbers were "disappointing" but said he expected revisions in future months would present a better picture.

Meanwhile, in 2016, the United States signed onto a revision to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, naming internet access a fundamental human right with ties to the right to education.

Bihar, set to vote in a key state election later this year, has been in the middle of a heated controversy over a recent revision of electoral rolls.