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...statistical drop in unemployment does lessen somewhat the Fed's fears about the psychological effect of rising unemployment on consumers. Based on this report, I'd say the Fed is likely to cut rates on June 27 by only 25 basis points instead of the 50 points we've gotten accustomed...
From the Republican point of view, tax cuts were never envisioned as a recession-stopping maneuver but more of a long-term growth driver that would lessen the impact of downturns while keeping the economy on a firm track. "It's the people's money," Bush has said repeatedly. Left unsaid but an integral part of his thinking: if you let them keep it, they will spend it, and that's what makes an economy grow...
...accounts, a good program should include a combination of cardio (which can lessen the effects of, even help fend off, chronic ailments like diabetes and heart disease) and strength training (for balance, flexibility and range of motion). But for the previously sedentary, the chest presses and leg extensions can be critical in getting strong enough to do cardio at all. And training doesn't have to be done on weight machines. For the very frail, weight training can be as simple as raising a leg to learn balance...
...rule changes are intended to lessen financial restrictions on student-athletes receiving money for sports activities...
...they tend to bring both sides closer together. The meetings that begin on April 18 may see some yelling and screaming, but in the end they could actually result in an agreement over some rules of engagement for these surveillance flights that could build confidence and lessen tensions...