Americans filing jobless claims at highest level in 8 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week rose to the highest level in more than eight months in what may be a sign that the labor market is weakening.
VA stands up commission to recommend new Under Secretary for Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough approved the establishment of a commission on July 19, to identify candidates to lead and manage the Veterans Benefits Administration in the position of Under Secretary for Benefits.
New Veterans Crisis Line phone number
Effective July 16, Veterans have the option to Dial 988 then Press 1 to connect with caring, qualified responders for 24/7 crisis support.
Critical Incident Training
Authorized members of the media are invited to film portions of the training this Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Palm Desert Charter Middle School, located at 74200 Rutledge Way in Palm Desert. While the training is going on for several hours, the media will have access from 8:45am-10:00am.
U.S. jobless claims rise to 235k, most in nearly six months
More Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week and while layoffs remain low, it was the fifth consecutive week that claims topped the 230,000 mark and the most in almost six months.
