The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up slightly last week, evidence that the job market isn't improving.
More People Applied For Unemployment Benefits
Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer, Boston Globe: Business
Thu, 09/08/2011 - 5:34am
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