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The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose sharply last week but remained at a level consistent with moderate hiring.

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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell 23,000 to a seasonally adjusted 393,000 last week. It was the second straight drop after Superstorm Sandy had driven applications much higher earlier this month.

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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid remained elevated for a second straight week because Superstorm Sandy forced many people to seek temporary benefits.

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The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits plunged 26,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 359,000, a hopeful sign for the job market. It's the lowest level of weekly applications in nine weeks.

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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week, though the data was likely skewed higher by seasonal factors.

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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits plunged last week.

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Jobless claims dropped nationwide. But here in New Jersey, seasonal factors caused a big spike last week.

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The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits remained stuck near a three-month high last week, a sign that job gains will likely remain modest.

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The latest news from the jobless claims front contains it's usual mix of good and bad news.

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Employers are continuing to hire at a healthy pace.  The number of people seeking unemployment benefits in the United States fell to a four-year low last week.  Weekly applications dropped 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 357,000 according to the Labor Department.  That's the fewest since April 2008. 

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