State officials estimate that federal rules would prevent nearly 95 percent of the Wisconsin workforce from being subjected to the sort of drug testing that Gov. Scott Walker has said should be a prerequisite to obtaining unemployment benefits.

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By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits dropped slightly last week to its lowest level in two months, a sign that employers are cutting fewer jobs. New claims ...

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By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Employers appear to be laying off workers again as applications for unemployment insurance reached the half-million mark last week for the first time since November. Initial claims for jobless benefits ...

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By MARTIN CRUTSINGERAP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs of a strengthening global recovery emerged Friday, with consumers boosting retail sales, companies restoring stockpiles and Chinese exports mounting a comeback. The reports heightened hopes that consumers are starting to feel ...

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By CHRISTOPHER LEONARD and MAE ANDERSON AP Business Writers Mara Proctor used to design limestone hearths and columns for luxury homes near Kansas City, drawing on her college education and six years of training. These days, she’s leading customers around ...

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By PHILIP ELLIOTT Associated Press Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama kicked off a White House jobs forum on Thursday by saying he’s “open to every demonstrably good idea” to reverse the worst job losses in decades. But Obama ...

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By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment worsened or stayed the same in most metro areas in October, the Labor Department said Wednesday, as jobs remained scarce nationwide. The report comes a day before the Obama ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment insurance was unchanged last week, remaining above the level that would indicate the economy is adding jobs. Still, new claims — which are considered a gauge of the pace ...

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By Christopher S. Rugaber AP Economics Writer Washington — New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers. Still, many analysts worry the nation could be in ...

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By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — New claims for unemployment insurance fell more than expected last week, evidence the job market is slowly healing as the economy recovers. Still, many analysts worry the nation could be ...

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