Northern Va. unemployment claims jumped 7.1% in February, new data reveals
Unemployment claims in Northern Virginia rose 7.1% between January and February, new data shows -- offering a first glimpse of the impacts of mass federal layoffs. A total of 53,394 residents in the region were counted as unemployed and looking for work in Fe…Unemployment claims in Northern Virginia rose 7.1% between January and February, new data shows — offering a first glimpse of the impacts of mass federal layoffs. A total of 53,394 residents in the … [+5143 chars]