WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people applying for unemployment benefits declined slightly last week, leaving applications above levels consistent with a healthy economy.
Weekly applications dropped by 6,000 to a seasonally adjusted 403,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. The previous week's figure was revised up to 409,000.
Applications are ticking down. The four-week average fell for the fourth straight week to 403,000. A month ago it was 422,250.
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