Amtrak fights to stay open amid funding fight
Amtrak remains on track as lawmakers and admin officials seek loan guarantees to avert a shutdown around July 4. Gunn asks for about $200 million to operate to Sept. 30 while Mineta and lawmakers explore federal help and contingency steps.
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Washington economists say short term rates at 40 year lows are likely to stay through summer as consumer confidence slips in June and the economy slows. Growth may ease to about 2.5 percent this quarter while consumer spending softens despite low mortgage rates and housing gains. Unemployment at 5.8 percent keeps demand cautious. Manufacturing recovers but remains uneven.
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