The number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits last week fell to lowest level since early January, largely due to changes in the timing of auto industry layoffs.
New Unemployment Claims Drop Sharply To 565,000
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Thu, 07/09/2009 - 8:37am
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