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First time unemployment claims dropped last week

The latest report from the U.S. Labor Department shows initial jobless claims fell to 229,000 for the week ending in June 18, 2,000 fewer than the previous week. CBS News Moneywatch Reporter Irina Ivanova explains what that indicates about the state of the economy.
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