Ecuador Renounces Trade Benefits Over Snowden Shelter
In Quito, President Correa’s government says it will unilaterally renounce about 23 million in lowered tariffs on roses shrimp and frozen vegetables amid the Snowden dispute, signaling readiness to face consequences. Obama seeks to lower tensions as Snowden chase continues with Moscow as possible transit point. The Denver case notes judge allows phones outside court during jury deliberations in the Holmes trial.
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Rafael Correa
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Colorado
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High school grads test scores stagnant across decades
Washington report shows 17 year olds’ reading and math scores barely changed since the early 1970s while 9 and 13 year olds improved. Black and Hispanic students posted the largest gains in reading and math and the white minority gap narrowed. Officials cite fewer low performers dropping out as a contributing factor.
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U.S
Paula Deen faces fallout as brands sever ties
Pa ure Deen loses partners as Target and Home Depot pull Paula Deen branded cookware and Nova Nordisk suspends patient education activities amid past racial slur revelations. Today show ratings hint at lingering audience support for the Southern chef despite the controversy.
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Paula Deen
Target Corp
Home Depot Inc
Nova Nordisk
Home Depot
Target
Novo Nordisk
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Disability benefits under fire as claims backlog grows
Congressional hearing hears current and former judges say Social Security pressures judges to award benefits to claimants who may not deserve them. The program faces a 44 percent rise in recipients over ten years, nearing trust fund insolvency, with 11 million disabled workers and dependents claimants.
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Social Security
Congress
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee
Supreme Court backs gay rights in two cases
The Supreme Court refused to hear Arizona and Nevada appeals on same sex marriage and domestic partner benefits, letting stand an appeals court ruling that Arizona cannot deny state employee benefits to same sex partners. The Nevada case challenged the state's same sex marriage ban, with no explanation given for denial.
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Supreme Court
Student loan rates set to double by July 1
Washington reports that subsidized Stafford loan rates would rise from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on Monday unless lawmakers extend them. Senate leaders urge a one year extension, while debates over linking rates to market performance unfold amid partisan blame and calls for a retroactive fix after the July 4 recess.
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US mortgage rates jump to two year high
Rates on the 30 year fixed loan rose to 4.46 percent in a week, the highest in two years, as the Fed signals possible slow in bond purchases. The jump could price some buyers out, though rates remain low by historical standards. A $200,000 loan would rise from $881 to $1,008 monthly, a $127 increase.
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