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WASHINGTON - Newly laid-off workers signed up for unemployment benefits at a faster pace last week, yet companies still seem wary of pruning too much as economic activity slows.
New applications filed for the workweek ending Nov. 18 rose by a seasonally adjusted 12,000, to 321,000, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.See the full content of this document
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Rise in Jobless Claims Downplayed
Even though the increase left claims at a three-week high, the figures were considered consistent with a jobs climate that remains decent despite t...
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