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Fed expected to raise interest rates. And, board votes to close Kennedy Center

Fed expected to raise interest rates. And, board votes to close Kennedy Center
NPR News Wednesday 16 September 2026, 11:19 UTC By Brittney Melton 1 min read
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The Fed is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time in three years. And, the Kennedy Center board voted yesterday to close the historic center.(Image credit: Win McNamee)

The Fed is expected to raise interest rates today for the first time in three years. And, the Kennedy Center board voted yesterday to close the historic center.

(Image credit: Win McNamee)

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