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First-time claims for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign of more gradual improvement in the job market.

Private sector companies were hesitant to hire in January, according to a report by payroll processor ADP.

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A day after taking over the job as the first director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Richard Cordray defended his role and says he'll work to win Congress over.

Grants were awarded to nonprofits working to improve their respective communities, such as by providing food, clothing, energy and housing assistance, and job training and skills development....

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits dropped to their lowest level since April 2008, boosting optimism in the job market.

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits crept back up last week, after easing to a 7-month low in the previous week, but remained below a key threshold for gauging the job market.

Fewer Americans filed for initial unemployment benefits last week, marking continued -- but still slow -- improvement in the job market.

The job market may be showing signs of subtle improvement, as fewer Americans filed for their first week of unemployment benefits last week.

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