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Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July

The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week, another sign that layoffs remain rare and most Americans enjoy job security

Claims for unemployment benefits drop to 196,000, lowest since mid-July

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