Dschrute3
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Don't be distracted and saddened by all the hate and negativity coming from many Politicians and Media. There is good news out there. Folks are getting back to work, and taking home more of their paychecks. 
New applications for unemployment benefits dropped 7,000 to 222,000 in the second full week of February, the Department of Labor reported Thursday, the second-lowest mark of the recovery and a good sign for the economy.
Forecasters had expected new jobless claims to remain steady at an ultra-low 230,000. Lower claims are good news because they mean fewer people are getting laid off.
Thursday's mark is the lowest since the early 1970s.
The report should raise expectations for a very strong jobs report for the month of February, since it covered the week in which businesses will be surveyed...
Jobless claims plunge to 222,000, second-lowest mark in decades
DRUDGE REPORT 2018®
New applications for unemployment benefits dropped 7,000 to 222,000 in the second full week of February, the Department of Labor reported Thursday, the second-lowest mark of the recovery and a good sign for the economy.
Forecasters had expected new jobless claims to remain steady at an ultra-low 230,000. Lower claims are good news because they mean fewer people are getting laid off.
Thursday's mark is the lowest since the early 1970s.
The report should raise expectations for a very strong jobs report for the month of February, since it covered the week in which businesses will be surveyed...
Jobless claims plunge to 222,000, second-lowest mark in decades
DRUDGE REPORT 2018®
