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Washington DC -April 30- The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to lower its target for the federal funds rate 25 basis points to 2 percent.

 

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Washington DC -April 25- President Bush today signed a one-week Farm Bill extension which was passed by the Congress on Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »

Washington DC -April 21- Getting a Farm Bill passed yet this year is a top priority for the National Farmers Union (NFU). Tom Buis, President of NFU, told WashingtonView Radio today that the House and Senate need to come to an agreement soon.

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Washington DC -June 28- The Federal Open Market Committee decided today to keep its target for the federal funds rate at 5-1/4 percent. Read the rest of this entry »