WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose last week. But the rise comes after applications hit their lowest level in nearly three years, and economists expect further declines as the economy improves.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — More people applied for unemployment benefits last week after retailers shed temporary holiday employees. The Labor Department said Thursday that the number of people ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fewer people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the third drop in the past four weeks and a sign that the job market is slowly improving. Weekly claims for jobless aid ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — If Congress lets unemployment benefits expire this week, the jobless won't be the only ones to feel the pain. The overall economy would suffer, too. Unemployment benefits help drive the economy ...

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The number of people seeking jobless benefits jumped sharply last week, after two straight weeks of declines. The increase undermines hopes that unemployment claims, after falling four times in the previous five weeks ...

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