Morning News: Farm Bill Progress In The Senate, Micron Says Purchase Of Japanese Company Would Benefit Boise

US Unemployment Aid Applications Little Changed – “The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits dipped last week but not by enough to signal a better month of hiring in June.” Associated Press

Senate votes to retain sugar program – “The Senate voted Wednesday not to tamper with the Depression-era program that protects U.S. sugar growers as it sped toward completion of a $500 billion bill to operate farm and food programs over the next five years.” Idaho Press-Tribune

Micron purchase would benefit Boise – “Micron Technology Inc. could build a stronger research and development operation on its Boise campus if the company succeeds in buying a bankrupt Japanese semiconductor producer, Micron’s No. 2 executive says.” Idaho Statesman