Us Jobless Claims Fall To 339k, Fewest In 4 1/2 Years

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Thu, 10/11/2012 - 5:39am

Weekly Jobless Claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid plummeted last week to seasonally adjusted 339,000, the lowest level in more than four years. The sharp drop, if sustained, could signal a stronger job market.

Senh: Are these numbers cooked too, Mr. Welch?

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