51.   The furlough of federal employees forced delays of some economic reports, including a weekly reading of initial jobless claims originally scheduled for release today.

52.   The government releases the February consumer price index on Wednesday, and its weekly report on initial jobless claims Thursday.

53.   The initial jobless claim figures have seesawed from week to week throughout the summer, influenced by shutdowns and holidays.

54.   The Labor Department reports on initial weekly claims for unemployment insurance.

55.   The initial claims figures have seesawed from week to week throughout the summer.

56.   The Labor Department gives its weekly report on initial claims for unemployment insurance.

57.   The Labor Department releases its weekly figures on initial claims for unemployment insurance.

58.   The Labor Department releases the initial weekly jobless claims.

59.   The Labor Department reports initial claims for unemployment insurance for the week.

60.   The Labor Department reports on initial claims for unemployment insurance.