Consumer spending, new jobless claims dip

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A customer enters a Sears Hardware store which is advertising jobs for hire in Bainbridge Twp., Ohio on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. The number of newly laid-off workers signing up for unemployment benefits posted an expected drop last week, while people continuing to draw aid topped 6.3 million, setting a record for the 13th straight week.

Consumer spending fell more than expected in March after two straight monthly gains. Meanwhile, the Labor Department said new applications for unemployment aid fell.

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