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California's jobless hotline hours slashed
SACRAMENTO — Want help from the state getting unemployment benefits? Don't call after noon. Because of federal budget cuts, the California Employment Development Department has told its call center workers not to answer its benefits hotline...
Tags: Insurance, Labor Markets, Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace, Unemployment
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U.S. jobless claims jump in warning sign for labor market
ReutersWASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits climbed last week at the fastest pace in six months, a worrisome sign for the economy which has been hit by government austerity. Initial claims for...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Employment, Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate, Career and Workplace
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TREASURIES-Prices rise as jobs data worry, inflation contained
ReutersBy Luciana Lopez NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasuries prices advanced on Thursday after economic data raised worries about the jobs market and underscored the absence of price pressures in the economy, fueling speculation the Fed might maintain...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Petroleum Industry, Inflation and Deflation, Employment, Labor Markets
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Weak U.S. data sends dollar lower, Wall St seen down
Reuters* Dollar reverses gains against euro and yen * Data shows surprises weakness in labour and housing markets * European shares flat but still near multi-year highs * Japanese growth spurt 'proves Abenomics is working' By Richard Hubbard LONDON, May...Tags: Nikkei, Shinzo Abe, Foreign Exchange Market, Financial Markets, Petroleum Industry
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WRAPUP 1-Data raises questions about strength of U.S. economy
Reuters* U.S. claims rise sharply in latest week * Housing starts drop more than expected in April * Inflation data points to softer demand in economy By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy showed worrisome signs as jobless claims rose...Tags: Inflation and Deflation, Economic Indicator, Unemployment, Consumers, Employment
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar, stocks slip on weak U.S. data
Reuters* Dollar retreats from gains against euro and yen * Equity markets decline on soft housing, labor data * Bond prices rise on data, but Brent oil falls By Herbert Lash NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Global equity markets faltered and the dollar fell...Tags: NASDAQ, Financial Markets, Foreign Exchange Market, Petroleum Industry, Stock Activities
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Initial jobless claims jump to 360,000, most since March
WASHINGTON -- Initial jobless claims unexpectedly jumped to a six-week high of 360,000 last week after declining to a post-recession low this month, the Labor Department said Thursday. The number of people filing for the first-time for unemployment...
Tags: Employment Opportunities, Employment, Easter, Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate
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WRAPUP 2-Evidence mounts on slower U.S. economic growth
Reuters* Mid-Atlantic factory activity contracts in May * U.S. jobless claims rise sharply in latest week * Housing starts drop more than expected in April * Inflation data points to softer demand in economy By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - The U....Tags: Employment Opportunities, Petroleum Industry, Productivity, Inflation and Deflation, Government Debt
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Measure of US economy's future health rises 0.6 percent in April after March dip
AP Economics WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of the U.S. economy's future health rose solidly in April, buoyed by a sharp rise in applications to build homes and a better job market. The Conference Board said Friday that its index of leading indicators increased 0....Tags: Employment Opportunities, Employment, Stock Market, Labor Markets, Homes
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Former Pfizer Contractors To Get Benefits Because Their Jobs Were Sent Overseas
This week, another 390 people who used to work at Pfizer offices in Groton learned they can qualify for extended unemployment benefits and college tuition or other training programs because the federal government has verified that their jobs were moved...Tags: Employment Opportunities, Employment, Groton, Labor Markets, Career and Workplace
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Property Manager Settles Fair Housing Lawsuit
The owner and manager of several properties in the Greater Hartford area have agreed to pay $150,000 to a fair housing advocate group as part of settlement. The group, Connecticut Fair Housing Center, sued Paul Rosow, the owner of the properties, and...Tags: West Hartford, Rental Service, Crime, Law and Justice, Social Issues, Hartford (Hartford, Connecticut)
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Latest South Dakota news, sports, business and entertainment
BUDGET CUTS-UNEMPLOYMENT Budget cuts to reduce unemployment benefits PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota will be reducing extended unemployment compensation benefits by nearly 17 percent as part of federal budget cuts. The South Dakota Department of...Tags: Local Elections, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBC (tv network), General Contracting, Crime, Law and Justice
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