Four of the six -- Erdogan, Klyuka, Yulamanova and Zinurova -- admitted their offense and waived their right to a "B" sample, meaning their original four-year bans were cut in half.

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"A 50-basis-point cut is in order, " said Alan B.

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Ratings agency Fitch cut Greece's long-term credit rating from B- to CCC Thursday, only one notch above default level, reflecting worries over its ability to remain in the euro currency zone.

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It cut the other portion of MBIA's business to "B-three, " which is junk status.

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The Braves cut the lead to 3-1 in the third when B.

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In the event the ratings agency cut Greek long-term bond ratings by two notches to B from BB- and said that the outlook may bring a further weakening.

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House Speak John Boehner this morning said he will develop a Plan B, which will include tax hikes on million-dollar earners but will not cut entitlement programs like Medicare and Social Security, according to The Wall Street Journal.

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