Fewer seek unemployment aid as hiring signs improve
The Labor Department reported a 6,000 drop in unemployment benefit claims to 388,000 for the week ending March 26, the second decline in three weeks. The four week average rose to 394,250 while economists forecast sustained hiring gains in March.
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Walker halts plan to implement Wisconsin budget repair bill
Dane County Circuit Judge Maryann Sumi amended her order to clarify the law had not taken effect. Gov Scott Walker will suspend implementation while lawsuits challenge the measure. The law would raise public worker contributions and strip most collective bargaining rights, sparking protests and legal battles.
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Giffords Awaiting OK to Attend Endeavour Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL FLORIDA Space shuttle Endeavour faces minor damage checks after severe storms at Kennedy as NASA reports insulating foam damage. Mark Kelly awaits doctors approval to bring wife Gabrielle Giffords to his launch in under three weeks while weather disrupts countdown drills and tornado watches.
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