WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Factory activity in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region in July contracted for a third straight month and the number of Americans filing new claims for jobless aid surged last week, heightening worries about the economy's health.
Stories Related to Jobless Claims Signal Tepid Labor Market
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Thu, 07/19/2012 - 8:11am
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