News roundup: Initial unemployment claims in Louisiana fall … Louisiana oil and gas rig count unchanged, US adds one oil rig despite plunging to historic lows … Bills aim to provide incentive for companies to help repay their employees’ student loans

    Falling down: First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending March 12 decreased from the previous week's total. The Associated Press reports the state labor department …


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