First-time jobless claims rise unexpectedly

Feb 4, 9:41 AM (ET)

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER

WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of newly laid-off workers filing initial claims for jobless benefits rose unexpectedly last week, evidence that layoffs are continuing and jobs remain scarce.

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I continue to be amazed at the completely irrational fears that environmentalist whackos have over nuclear power.  On the one hand they want us to reduce our "carbon footprint" and invest in clean energy technologies yet on the other hand they vilify and refuse to consider the greatest source of clean energy on the planet: nuclear power.  We have been improving the safety and efficiency of nuclear power for decades.  We have 20-something year old sailors who are safely maintaining MOBILE nuclear reactors in our submarines and ships all over the world.  Hell, we

Then why the hell did you vote for the bailout?  Jeez, what a hypocrite!