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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July
The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security
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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security
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According to ABC News’s source item, Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July, The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security
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