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Jobless claims sink to lowest in 4 years
July 12, 2012 8:59 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people seeking unemployment benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in four years, a hopeful sign for the job market. But the decline was partly due to temporary factors. The Labor Department says weekly applications dropped 26,000 to a seasonally adjusted 350,000, the... more » -
Senate to look at sports concussions and marketing
October 12, 2011 3:14 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Senate committee plans a hearing next week on "questionable marketing" of sports equipment that's promoted as helping reduce the risk of concussions. Football helmet manufacturers such as Riddell have been criticized for claiming their helmets reduce concussions. One senator, New Mexico Democrat Tom Udall,... more » -
US calls Syrian charge of incitement 'rubbish'
July 8, 2011 1:24 PM
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Unemployment benefit applications drop sharply
December 30, 2010 10:38 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a positive sign that the job market is slowly improving. The Labor Department says applications dropped by 34,000 to 388,000, the lowest number since the week of July 12, 2008. The level of applications... more » -
New filings for jobless benefits tumble
September 9, 2010 10:42 AM
The number of people signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months, an encouraging sign that companies aren't resorting to deeper layoffs even as the economy has lost momentum. The Labor Department says new claims for unemployment aid dropped last week by a seasonally... more » -
HP agrees to pay $55 million settlement
August 30, 2010 7:09 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Department of Justice says Hewlett-Packard has agreed to pay $55 million to settle claims it paid kickbacks to companies so that they would recommend its products to federal agencies. Hewlett-Packard Co. has already announced earlier this month it will take a charge of 2 cents... more » -
New jobless claims drop for first time in 4 weeks
August 26, 2010 9:00 AM
New requests for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week after rising in the past three weeks. Still, claims remain much higher than they would be in a healthy economy. The Labor Department says new claims for jobless aid dropped by 31,000 to a seasonally adjusted 473,000. Wall Street... more » -
Worst unemployment report of the year released
August 19, 2010 9:29 AM
New applications for unemployment insurance reached the half-million mark last week for the first time since November, a sign that employers are likely cutting jobs again as the economy slows. The Labor Department said Thursday that initial claims for jobless benefits rose by 12,000 last week to 500,000, the... more » -
New unemployment claims surge to 484,000
August 12, 2010 8:46 AM
New applications for unemployment insurance rose last week to their highest level in almost six months, a sign that employers are still cutting their staffs. The Labor Department says first-time claims for jobless benefits edged up by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 484,000. Analysts had expected a drop.... more » -
New unemployment claims on the rise
August 5, 2010 8:27 AM
Initial requests for jobless benefits rose last week to their highest level since April, a sign that hiring remains weak and some companies are still cutting workers. The Labor Department says new claims for unemployment insurance rose by 19,000 to a seasonally adjusted 479,000. Analysts had expected a small... more » -
Looking forward to new V.A. regulations
July 12, 2010 7:49 PM
There are new guidelines in place that will help soldiers file claims for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, one of the most common after effects of war. The Secretary of Veterans Affairs signed off on the change today, to try and streamline the process. For one local man, there is... more » -
BP ahead of schedule on cap; releases latest costs
July 12, 2010 8:12 AM
BP says it's ahead of schedule as underwater robots steadily assemble heavy metal pieces in what could be the most significant progress yet toward containing the Gulf oil spill. BP is aiming for completion today of a new, tighter cap it hopes will allow the containment of all the... more » -
Tax refund delays puzzle Revenue Department
June 18, 2010 1:56 PM
Some Colorado residents are reporting longer delays in getting tax refunds and it's not clear why. The Department of Revenue can't say much about what's happening because it's only allowed to discuss tax returns with the taxpayers who filed them or their attorneys. The department says that 96 percent... more » -
House committee says BP slow to pay claims
June 18, 2010 1:44 PM
The House Judiciary Committee says data it has collected shows that BP has paid less than 12 percent of claims submitted by people and businesses arising from the Gulf oil spill. The committee said in a statement Friday that only $71 million out of an estimated $600 million had... more » -
BP told to expedite claims
June 8, 2010 8:10 AM
The government is pushing BP to work faster getting money to people and businesses harmed by the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen didn't hesitate when asked what BP is not doing that they need to get better at. He says BP needs... more » -
BP says it has paid $29M in oil spill claims
May 26, 2010 12:13 PM
BP says it has paid at least $29 million to people claiming economic losses because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. The oil company said in court documents Tuesday in Louisiana that it has yet to deny any claims. Many of the claims are from fishermen and shrimpers.... more » -
BP says its Gulf oil spill costs now $450 million
May 13, 2010 9:26 AM
The cost of fighting a massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill is mounting rapidly for the global oil company that owns the well. London-based BP PLC says it has spent $450 million since the spill started after an April 20 oil rig explosion. That's up by $100 million from... more » -
First-time jobless claims drop slightly
March 18, 2010 9:51 AM
The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight week. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains. The Labor Department says new claims for unemployment insurance fell 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted 457,000. That nearly matched... more » -
Job bias claims based on disability, religion rise
January 6, 2010 10:56 AM
The number of workers claiming job discrimination based on disability, religion and national origin surged to new highs last year. Overall, federal job bias complaints stayed at near-record levels. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says charges of disability discrimination rose by about 10 percent, the largest increase of any category.... more » -
New weekly jobless benefit claims: 505,000
November 19, 2009 9:16 AM
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, while those continuing to claim benefits dipped. The Labor Department says first-time claims for jobless benefits were a seasonally adjusted 505,000, the same as the previous week's revised figure and matching analysts' expectations. The four-week average, which... more » -
New jobless claims rise more than expected
October 22, 2009 9:48 AM
The number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits rose more than expected last week, after falling in five of the past six weeks. There is little sign that employers are willing to hire, even as the economy shows signs of recovering. The Labor Department says new jobless... more » -
FDA warns about eyelash thickener claims
September 17, 2009 10:03 AM
The Food and Drug Administration has warned Allergan Inc. that the Web site for its eyelash thickener Latisse is misleading because it avoids or downplays risks associated with the product. In a letter dated Sept. 10 and posted to the FDA Web site Wednesday, the agency said the Latisse... more » -
New jobless claims last week: 545,000
September 17, 2009 9:12 AM
The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to the lowest level since early July. The Labor Department says initial claims for unemployment insurance dropped to a seasonally adjusted 545,000 from an upwardly revised 557,000 the previous week. Wall Street economists expected claims to rise... more » -
Newly unemployed in this country: 570,000
September 3, 2009 8:47 AM
New jobless claims fell slightly last week while the number of people receiving unemployment benefits rose, a sign the job market's recovery will be long and bumpy. The Labor Department says the number of laid-off workers applying for benefits dipped to 570,000 last week, a weaker performance than the... more »
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