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Another Interest Rate Hike Expected

WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve (search), responding to solid growth in the economy after a brief slowdown early in the year, is expected to keep raising interest rates. The Fed’s credit tightening campaign will keep mortgage rates (search) and other consumer interest rates rising as well but at a pace …

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Bio Box: John Bolton

WASHINGTON – Information about President Bush’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. BASIC BIO — John R. Bolton (search) was born November 20, 1948 in Baltimore. — He’s 56. — Bolton graduated from Yale in 1970; He earned a Yale law degree in 1974. — He is now …

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Oklahoma Salutes 'American Idol' Winner

OKLAHOMA CITY – “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood (search) was presented with a replica of highway signs posted outside her hometown of Checotah. The signs read: “Checotah, Home of Carrie Underwood, American Idol 2005.” “These signs reflect the great pride that we Oklahomans have for Carrie,” Gov. Brad Henry said. …

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