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The number of people applying for unemployment benefits plummeted last week, reversing nearly all the sharp rise reported the previous week.

The Miami Dolphins have cut employee pay because of the NFL lockout, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday.

South Carolina's Senate has approved slashing South Carolina's jobless benefits while giving employers breaks on their unemployment taxes.

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Consulting and actuarial firm Milliman reported Wednesday a typical family of four is paying $1,319 more this year for a preferred provider organization (PPO) plan — the highest dollar amount increase in the history of its Milliman Medical Index (MMI).

Companies in March advertised the most jobs since the peak of the 2008 financial crisis, a sign that hiring is likely to remain healthy in the months ahead.