The number of people who applied for new unemployment benefits totaled
fewer than 300,000 for the 10th straight week, reflecting the low level
of layoffs in the U.S. as the economy continues to strengthen.Initial
jobless claims fell by 2,000 to a seasonally adjusted 291,000 in the
week ended Nov. 15, the Labor Department said Thursday. Claims from two
weeks ago were revised up to 293,000 from 290,000.Also, the government
said continuing claims decreased by 73,000 to a seasonally adjusted 2.33
million in the week ended Nov. 8.
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