The number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped to its lowest level since 1969.
- According to the report from the Labor Department, jobless claims dropped to 187 thousand.
- The 28 thousand drop in claims marks the lowest amount of claims since September of 1969.
- Overall, 1.35 million Americans were collecting unemployment for the week ending March 12.
- Do you think this is a sign that the economy is bouncing back? Have you had to collect unemployment benefits in the last year?
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