State: 14K seek jobless benefits in New Jersey, falling 17% over last week

Officials say nearly 14,000 people filed for unemployment in New Jersey last week, down 17%.

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State: 14K seek jobless benefits in New Jersey, falling 17% over last week

Officials say nearly 14,000 people filed for unemployment in New Jersey last week, down 17%.

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