Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level since January as the labor market kept powering ahead. Initial jobless claims fell to 198,000 in the week
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of employees within the federal public defender system could be laid off under funding levels proposed by the House and Senate, according to judiciary officials who say
Federal court officials warned in July that the offices could have to lay off 9% or 12% of their staff under the House and Senate proposals, respectively. (Dreamstime/TNS)
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits remained historically low last week, highlighting ongoing strength in the labor market. Initial jobless claims ticked up slightly to 207,000 in the week ending Sept.
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits fell to the lowest level since January last week, indicating a healthy labor market that continues to support the economy. Initial jobless claims dropped by