WASHINGTON — The number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits last week fell to the lowest level since early January, largely because of changes in the timing of auto industry layoffs.
New U.S. jobless claims fall to lowest level since January
Thursday, July 9, 2009 | 10:06 a.m. CDT;
updated 7:56 p.m. CDT, Thursday, July 9, 2009
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