"John Theodore Herrmann" was the person who introduced Whittaker Chambers to Alger Hiss.

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There is nothing to stand in the way of a Fed rate cut of [a quarter-percentage point] in August.

The economy is gaining a little more traction. Demand growth from consumers and businesses is encouraging manufacturers.

I like the idea of getting rid of it, and I also like the idea that it's a very valuable piece of property for the school district, and I wonder why the city doesn't want to buy it.

Globally, the U.S. and some emerging markets are the leading growth engines.

The other critical thing is that the 25-basis-point rate hike in January that's been priced in is being called into question.

Interest rates are going higher. We've had higher energy prices and now we have to cope with higher interest rates as well.

The downside for them on the appraisal is it could come in at $650,000.

This oil-induced crisis from Katrina is going to be good for housing, ... Mortgage rates are headed lower, and that's going to support the housing market. It will help with refinancing activity and construction.