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Unemployment claims are skyrocketing across the U.S.
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Unemployment claims are skyrocketing across the U.S.

The number of Americans filing for unemployment is expected to skyrocket to a record-breaking 1.5 million for the week ended March 21.

Filing for unemployment amid pandemic
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Filing for unemployment amid pandemic

Applying for unemployment insurance is one way eligible workers can get back some of the income they used to generate.

Virus may cause 'fastest job loss we’ve ever seen’
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Virus may cause 'fastest job loss we’ve ever seen’

Over 48,000 people have sought unemployment benefits in Ohio this week, a major jump from the 1,825 who did the week prior.

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