Economy

AP News - 1001 days ago
Economy
Sharail Page searches a job board at WorkSource Portland Metro North Thursday, May 21, 2009, in Portland, Ore. The number of newly laid-off workers requesting unemployment insurance dropped slightly last week after spiking due to auto layoffs, while continuing jobless claims moved closer to 7 million. Jobs are likely to remain scarce through next year and maybe beyond that even though the overall economy seems to be picking up. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)