51.   Now he is talking to the base of the Democratic Party, sounding the alarm that Bradley would cut Medicaid, disregard public education and raise taxes.

52.   Recent signs of brisk economic growth weaken the chances the central bank will cut interest rates anytime soon, McGlone said.

53.   Robust growth reduces the chances the Federal reserve will cut interest rates to booster the economy.

54.   Robust growth reduces the chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates to pep up the economy.

55.   Slowing U.S. growth raises the chances the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

56.   St. Louis stocks rose this week on optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates to boost the economy and an anticipated big order for McDonnell Douglas Corp.

57.   Still at issue is whether the government will cut its reimbursement rate for Epogen.

58.   STOCKS SHOOT TO RECORD Stocks soared anew, propelled by optimism that the Federal Reserve Board would cut interest rates Wednesday.

59.   Stocks had rallied for seven days as a slowdown in economic growth triggered optimism the central bank will cut interest rates before the end of the year.

60.   That is good news for the markets, which soared Thursday on expectations that the Fed would cut rates again.