New Jobless Claims Continue To Rise

L.A. Times - Business, Los Angeles Times: Business
Thu, 01/22/2009 - 7:01am

The number of new claims for jobless benefits jumped more than expected last week, as companies continue to cut jobs at a furious pace.

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