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Jobless Claims Hit Three-Week Low
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Applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. unexpectedly declined to a three-week low despite a strike by General Motors Co. workers that continues to reverberate through supporting industries.
Consumer Comfort in US Improves on Economy
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U.S. consumer comfort improved slightly last week as more upbeat assessments of the economy and buying climate were tempered by the weakest reading on personal finances in almost two months.
China to Ask US to End Sanctions on COSCO Shipping Company
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China plans to ask the U.S. to lift sanctions on its biggest shipping company at high-level trade negotiations in Washington this week, people familiar with the matter said.
Employers, Drivers Urged to Register for Drug, Alcohol Clearinghouse
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SAN DIEGO — Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration officials are encouraging motor carriers to register now on the agency’s Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse database, aimed at ending job-hopping by drivers who fail their drug and alcohol test.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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