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Jobless claims jump, productivity soars WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid off workers seeking unemployment benefits jumped unexpectedly last week, the government said Thursday, reversing three weeks of declines.   Activities:2008 U.S. Recession   2008-09-04 Laboring longer is growing trend for Americans CHICAGO - Americans are changing the game plan for retirement, with millions laboring right past the traditional retirement age and working into their late 60s and beyond.   Nations:U.S.   Source:(AP)   2008-08-31 Census: Income rose, middle class grew in 2007 New York - From the perspective of their pocketbook, Americans had a good solid year last year.   Nations:U.S.   People:Jim McDermott Barack Obama   Activities:US Election 2008   2008-08-27 More people living below poverty line WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The World Bank said on Tuesday more people are living in extreme poverty in developing countries than previously thought as it adjusted the recognized yardstick for measuring global poverty to $1.25 a day from $1.   Nations:India   Source:(Reuters)   2008-08-27 Number of uninsured drops; poverty holds steady WASHINGTON - The number of people without health insurance fell by more than 1 million in 2007, the first annual decline since the Bush administration took office, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday. Incomes edged up for the middle class while poverty held steady.   Nations:U.S.   People:Barack Obama John McCain   2008-08-26 Headlines Jobless claims jump, productivity soars 2008-09-04 Laboring longer is growing trend for Americans 2008-08-31 Census: Income rose, middle class grew in 2007 2008-08-27 More people living below poverty line 2008-08-27 Number of uninsured drops; poverty holds steady 2008-08-26 Texas students pack bookbags; teachers pack heat 2008-08-25 Research aims to put tongues in control of devices 2008-08-24 Billionaires say US debts need attention 2008-08-21 Africans marvel, fret at China's hard workers 2008-08-21 Jobless claims fall for second straight week 2008-08-21 Texas school district to let teachers carry guns 2008-08-15 Edwards' future political impact lost with affair 2008-08-12 Mental disability groups protest 'Tropic Thunder' 2008-08-12 Gun-control groups fear top activist was NRA spy 2008-08-05 After court ruling, towns rush to repeal gun bans 2008-07-30 McCain backs off his no-new-tax pledge 2008-07-29 Mixed ruling on controversial Florida gun law 2008-07-29 Armstrong, Streep among cancer telethon volunteers 2008-07-29 French parliament adopts law ending 35-hour week 2008-07-23 Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired 2008-07-22 Squandered oil wealth leaves Nigeria in dark age 2008-07-20 Guns ruling spawns legal challenges by felons 2008-07-19 Ministers ready for make-or-break trade talks 2008-07-18 Mandela's B-Day message: Rich should help poor 2008-07-18 DC to vote on new gun laws after court ruling 2008-07-15 Twin baby joy for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 2008-07-13 Americans would rather be dead than disabled: poll 2008-07-11 Jury: Black neighborhood was denied water service 2008-07-11 Jobless claims dip but labor market still weak 2008-07-10 Doctors worried by Supreme Court gun ruling 2008-07-09 Peruvian workers, farmers march against Garcia 2008-07-09 African leaders call on G8 to honor aid pledge 2008-07-07 G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit 2008-07-06 China faces serious challenges on grain supply: premier 2008-07-03 US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice 2008-07-02 Bill Gates: PC Genius, Internet Fool 2008-06-30 Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides 2008-06-30 Device puts steering at the tip of the tongue 2008-06-30 Rapper Wyclef Jean working to develop Haiti 2008-06-29 Investors boost the 'missing middle' 2008-06-29 Chinese investor pays $2.1M to eat with Buffett 2008-06-28 High court affirms gun rights in historic decision 2008-06-26 Supreme Court to issue decision on D.C. gun case 2008-06-26 McCain backs gun decision, Obama straddles issue 2008-06-26 Michigan: Epicenter of Unemployment 2008-06-25 Monet painting smashes record, art boom goes on 2008-06-24 Expert says worms and parasites drain U.S. poor 2008-06-24 Bill Gates foundation to prioritise women farmers in Africa and Asia 2008-06-24 Bill Gates surrendering Microsoft helm 2008-06-23 Matches Shown: | 1-50 | 51-100 Most-viewed Eyeing tourism, Haiti battles its violent reputation 2008-06-21 Gun-control groups fear top activist was NRA spy 2008-08-05 China to ease pre-Olympics if GDP slows-economist 2006-12-19 Two faces of China 2008-01-23 Bryan Adams to perform at quake concert in Pakistan 2006-01-07 Social tensions confront China's harmony 2007-10-15 China launches mining program in Zambia 2007-02-04 Mental disability groups protest 'Tropic Thunder' 2008-08-12 Surging prices may force more people from homes: UNHCR 2008-06-20 Edwards' future political impact lost with affair 2008-08-12 Armstrong, Streep among cancer telethon volunteers 2008-07-29 Gun dealer takes on New York City in court 2008-05-27 Surprising fact: Half of gun deaths are suicides 2008-06-30 Gun rights, gun deaths divide Pa. voters 2008-04-15 After court ruling, towns rush to repeal gun bans 2008-07-30 Supreme Court to issue decision on D.C. gun case 2008-06-26 Global quandary: How to feed a growing planet 2008-06-19 San Francisco offers gift cards for guns 2007-12-01 Doctors worried by Supreme Court gun ruling 2008-07-09 Investors boost the 'missing middle' 2008-06-29 Handgun ban could lead to key ruling 2007-09-06 McCain backs off his no-new-tax pledge 2008-07-29 Hybrid Cars Pose Risk to Blind, Visually Impaired 2008-07-22 G-8 leaders face rising expectations at summit 2008-07-06 House to vote on war funds, unemployment benefits 2008-06-19

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