71.   U.S. bonds pared an early gain after Federal Reserve policymakers today left interest rates unchanged.

72.   U.S. bonds pared an early gain as traders were reluctant to drive yields lower without more evidence the economy is slowing enough to quell inflation.

73.   U.S. bonds pared an early gain posted after a report showed consumer confidence this month was lower than expected.

74.   U.S. bonds pared earlier gains as hopes decline for a near-term agreement in talks over how to balance the federal budget.

75.   U.S. bonds pared early gains amid concern that the Federal Reserve will refrain from lowering interest rates as the economy rebounds.

76.   U.S. bonds pared an early loss after a national survey of manufacturers did little to deepen concern that the Federal Reserve will soon raise interest rates to curb inflation.

77.   U.S. bonds pared gains as large corporate and global bond issues poured into the market.

78.   U.S. bonds pared most of an overnight gain as expectations dwindled that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates anytime soon.

79.   U.S. Treasury bonds also pared an early gain today.

80.   Treasury bonds pared gains after the government auctioned off five-year notes.