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PBS NewsHourNews report · Sep 24, 2:20 PM
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
So far this year, claims have mostly stayed below 220,000 — historically low.
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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
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What happened WASHINGTON — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.
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Left / center-leftClaims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
PBS NewsHour · Center-left · News report
CenterClaims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
The Columbian (Vancouver WA) · Center · News report
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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Sep 24, 3:20 PM
Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 197,000, the lowest since mid-July as layoffs remain rare
WASHINGTON — Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, as U.S. jobless claims remain at historically low levels and most Americans enjoy job security.
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