<p>In this Nov. 10 photo, job seeker Carlesha Clay views online job postings while attending a job fair in Livonia, Mich.</p>
November 25, 2010
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November 25, 2010 8 p.m.
Consumers spend and earn more
Latest government data suggest an improving picture of the economy
WASHINGTON - Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in more than two years. At the same time, demand for long-lasting manufactured goods and new homes fell off.