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Layoffs still sparse, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week

Fewer people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, another sign that layoffs remain low and that most Americans enjoy job security.

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Layoffs still sparse, U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 206,000 last week
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