Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, adding to evidence that layoffs are slowing and employers may be stepping up hiring.
Applications For Unemployment Aid Drop Slightly
CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER, AP Economics Writer, San Diego Union-Tribune: Business
Thu, 03/24/2011 - 5:35am
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