The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply for the second straight week, suggesting the job market is slowly recovering.
Fewer People Applied For Unemployment Benefits
Kansas City Star: Business, Kansas City Star: Business
Thu, 05/19/2011 - 5:36am
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