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TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A northern New Jersey man who led a scheme to steal more than $180,000 by filing false unemployment claims is now headed to prison.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of people applying for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week after falling to a 14-year low the previous week. Despite the increase, weekly applications remain at historically low levels that suggest hiring is gaining steam.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign the job market is improving.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- More people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, although jobless claims continue to be close to pre-recession levels.

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

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid fell sharply last week as a temporary spike caused by Superstorm Sandy has faded. Weekly applications have fallen back to a level consistent with modest hiring.

Fema Spokesperson Darrell Habisch called in to Jim Gearhart's show this morning to give us an update on FEMA's efforts going on throughout the Garden State to assist Sandy victims.

If you lost pay as a direct result from Hurricane Sandy you may be eligible to apply for unemployment assistance.

A state Senate committee plans to gather information about a backlog of unemployment insurance appeals claims in New Jersey.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak.