WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to announce Friday that all 50 states will join in on a program…
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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July
WASHINGTON — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare…
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US unemployment claims dip to 206,000 as layoffs continue to remain rare
WASHINGTON — Slightly fewer Americans filed for unemployment claims last week as jobless claims remain at historically low levels and…
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US unemployment claims rise but remain at healthy level
WASHINGTON — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits rose last week, but layoffs remain at historically healthy levels. The Labor Department…
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Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for…
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US weekly unemployment claims fall to 208,000, fewest in 10 weeks
WASHINGTON — Filings for unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level in 10 weeks as U.S. layoffs remain…
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Bipartisan group of senators introducing legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
WASHINGTON — With Social Security’s looming insolvency date roughly six years away, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is announcing plans…
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Millions drop Obamacare coverage after subsidies expire, costs rise
NEW YORK — About 3 million fewer people in the United States had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in…
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Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
ONAWAY, Mich. — Tom and Diane Peterman tried to buy flood insurance when they moved to their retirement home on…
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New York sues over the Trump administration’s deal to end an offshore wind project
New York’s attorney general sued the Trump administration Tuesday over one of its deals to end an offshore wind project.…
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