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Wednesday, December 26, 2012  Wintertime has blanketed the Quincy area with a surge in home sales.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Just hours ago, Congress approved legislation that would save millions of construction jobs and prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling.

Friday, April 27, 2012  House GOP set to curb student loan costs, put Democrats in bind over health care cuts

Thursday, April 26, 2012  Political stakes rise in fight over student loans as both sides see chance to show priorities

Tuesday, April 24, 2012  They agree: Obama, Romney push to extend reduced student loan rates; eyes on young voters

Wednesday, September 21, 2011  The Federal Reserve will use more than $400 billion to try to drive down long-term interest rates, make home and business loans cheaper and invigorate the economy.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010  The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates at record lows as it ends a two-day meeting Wednesday with policymakers having cause for optimism as well as caution.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010  A new state law caps interest rates on loans from storefront lenders.