GOP blocks student loan bill debate in Senate clash
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic bill to keep subsidized Stafford loan rates at 3.4 percent for another year, stalling floor action as both parties staged election year theater. The 52-45 vote fell short of the 60 required to proceed, with talks centering on a $6 billion funding gap and party lines defining the approach.
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New York Stock Replay of Tuesday Trading Activity
NYSE listed stocks closed with varied gains and losses led by big names like Alcoa and Exxon Mobil. Major movers included Barrick Gold, Caterpillar, and Berkshire peers while tech and energy sectors showed mixed results across the session.
FDA review favors first drug for HIV prevention
FDA advisers consider approval of Truvada as a preventive for at risk individuals. The HIV drug already treats infected patients and could cut infection risk by up to 75 percent in key studies if approved for prevention.
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Grain futures rise on CBOT with mixed wheat corn oats soybeans
Grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade mostly higher as July wheat climbs to 6.15 a bushel and July corn to 6.23, July oats to 3.3775, while July soybeans fall to 14.3825 per bushel. AP report.
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Hogs trading steady at Peoria Stockyards report
The Stockyards at Peoria shows hogs trading moderately active with barrows and gilts steady. 1 2 240-260 lb 51.50 52.00, 2 3 260-290 lb 50.00 51.50. Sows steady across weights from 44.00 to 50.00. Boars over 300 lb 20.00, under 300 lb 30.00. The Associated Press.
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