[mykroar]

Last week was unrevised for a change. But going up is good - apparently - or something. And about that chocolate ration . . .

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[mountainlion]

The Department of Truth says we are recovered and doing quite well.

[dfwgator]

It was expected to rise by 3 million, but only rose by 2,999,999.

[skimbell]

"...less than expected..."

Take another drink!

[Reeses]

Good news: the immigrant Obamacare emergency room doctor reports that after a gallon of blood loss the gunshot victim is now bleeding a little less, so their health is finally showing some signs of strength.

[Iron Munro]

[george76]

Don’t believe the happy talk coming out of DC when it comes to the real unemployment rate and the true “Misery Index.” Because the figures are a fraud.

The actual unemployment rate is closer to 37 percent and the Misery Index is the worst in 40 years.

http://washingtonexaminer.com/wall-street-advisor-actual-unemployment-is-37.2-misery-index-worst-in-40-years/article/2542604

[Jim from C-Town]

Good news! Joblessness is up LESS than expected. What they don't say is that 1.3 million people are being laid off a month and that doesn't include business owners who are closing their doors or private contractors that are shown the door and not resigned.

[John W]

That Reuters touch....

Jobless claims up modestly, but labor market healing
March 20, 2014 Lucia Mutikani

(Reuters) - The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, pointing to some underlying strength in the labor market.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3135325/posts