[Ronald_Magnus]

There’s nobody left to lay off.

[tiki]

“more than expected” I’m shocked!

Wouldn’t it be a welcome surprise if just 1 or 2 stories said, “Just as predicted...? Wouldn’t it make you feel like someone actually had a clue?

[wbill]

Economists hope to see claims closer to 400,000 and below over several weeks for signs that the jobs recovery is on track

JUST LAST WEEK, this number was 375,000.

Lies are bad, but these are stupid lies.

[Don Corleone]

Lets see...losing 400,000 jobs a week and gaining 300,000 jobs a month. How's that Hope and Change working out there voters?

[andy58-in-nh]

Last week’s numbers were “upwardly revised” - again. The same as every week this year, for some odd reason. Anyone want to see the statistical probability of that result?

[nhwingut]

Jobless claims have been elevated in recent weeks, though economists have said the data is too erratic to draw conclusions about the health of the employment market.

LOL! Jobless claims don't go above 400,000 in the middle of a recovery, hence there is no recovery. You dimwits!

Note how the magic number is now 'below 400,000' for a healthy employment market. It used to be in the 325,000-350,000 range - especially during a recovery with unemployment so high. Maybe 350,000 at full employment.