1.   The jobless figures were the first economic indicators to come out during the campaign, there are many more before election day.

2.   Darlington has the highest jobless figure in County Durham.

3.   -- Mr Alan Milburn, Darlington Labour candidate, said the increase in the jobless figures marked another disappointing day for Darlington.

4.   THE jobless figures out this morning will draw the usual gasps or alibis according to political inclination.

5.   Bonds and stocks may be little affected by the news because the jobless figures were within expectations.

6.   Bonds will likely be unchanged because the jobless figures were within expectations.

7.   Bonds and stocks will likely be little changed by the news because the jobless figures were within expectations.

8.   Economists pay the most attention to the seasonally adjusted figures while newspaper headlines are usually feature the unadjusted jobless figures.

9.   Economists said the jobless figures released Friday show California is pacing, to a degree, the more vigorous national economy.

10.   Economists expect jobless figures to continue to rise, although at a slower pace.