VELSHI: Twenty-four minutes after the hour. Welcome back. It's time to "Mind Your Business" this morning. Uncertainty about Greece and the fed zapping what was a triple digit rally on Wall Street yesterday. Those persisting fears this morning, right now, U.S. stock futures are trading lower ahead of the opening bell. This afternoon, we will learn if the fed, after meeting for two days, will unveil a short-term stimulus to boost the economy. There's speculation that the fed will revive a program known as "Operation Twist." Its goal is to keep long-term interest rates down to fuel the recovery. Democratic senator, Chuck Schumer, is urging the Federal Reserve to ignore a letter written to him by Republican leaders. In that letter, the GOP writes, quote, "We have serious concerns that further intervention by the Federal Reserve could exacerbate current problems or further harm the U.S. economy." Federal prosecutors have charged the online gambling site, Full Tilt Poker, with operating a huge Ponzi scheme that cost investors more than $440 million. The site has been shut down. And money, apparently, talks when it comes to getting into college. According to a survey by Inside Higher Ed, more than half of admission officers say they are looking for students who require no financial aid. Coming up next, we're watching breaking news. Two American hikers jailed in Iran are now free. A live report coming up next. Plus, the last-minute push to save death row inmate, Troy Davis. AMERICAN MORNING is back right after this break.
Will Fed Offer Short-Term Stimulus?; Poker Site Accused Of Ponzi Scheme