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OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Unemployment claims in Oklahoma showed mixed numbers as initial claims for benefits declined while continuing claims increased, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission said Thursday,

For the week ending April 17, unadjusted initial claims of 16,034 were below the previous week's number of 17,997 while continuing claims for benefits rose from 25,593 to 31,976, OESC reported.

"Last week, we saw a decrease in initial claims, with an increase in continued employment claims, which is likely due to an increase in initial claims from the previous week rolling into the continu...