News roundup: Christmas holiday causes drop in Louisiana’s initial unemployment claims … Oil inventory levels rise in Gulf Coast … SBA launches contest to spur innovation for women-oriented products and services

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    On holiday: A shorter work week due to the Christmas holiday contributed to the over-the-week decrease in initial unemployment claims for the week ending Dec. 24, the state labor department says today…


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