WASHINGTON — The number of new jobless claims and the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits both dropped more than expected last week, though they remain at elevated levels and are unlikely to fall substantially in the coming months.
Nation's new jobless claims decrease more than expected
Thursday, March 5, 2009 | 10:10 a.m. CST
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