House OKs lower student loan rate in bipartisan move
The House passed a bill linking student loan rates to financial markets, with undergrads at 3.9 percent, grads at 5.4 percent, and parents at 6.4 percent. It heads to President Obama for signature as negotiations with the Senate produced a compromise with caps and life-long locking of rates.
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Great Lakes Low Water Hurts Shippers Across Trade Routes
Low water on the Great Lakes exposes harbor structures and forces ships to shed cargo to avoid grounding. Depth sometimes sits near 25 feet versus 27.5 feet, risking millions in losses per inch. Lake Carriers Association cites bleak outlook as dredging backlog, sediment clearing, and underfunded federal spending compound the issue.
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Tracking cyclospora outbreak questions answer guide
Washington AP outlines how U.S. health officials assess the cyclospora outbreak linked to bagged salad. It notes about 400 illnesses across 15 states, with Iowa linking some cases to a lettuce mix and authorities cautioning it may not be over. The piece explains transmission, at risk groups, and challenges in tracing rare infections.
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White House silent as Democrats face harassment claims
President Obama and aides face Republican charges of hypocrisy as two Democrats amid harassment allegations draw scrutiny. Jay Carney refused to comment on San Diego Mayor Filner and Anthony Weiner as the White House notes past responses focused on policy implications of the opposing views.
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