Stories Related to Jobless Claims Figures Raise Hopes For Recovery

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Thu, 02/11/2010 - 6:54am

AP - The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week to the lowest total in a month, a sign the job market may be improving.

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