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Bernanke Supports Stimulus But Stays Quiet On Plans

by Jim Zarroli, NPR
August 31, 2012

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke made it clear in a speech Friday that he favors doing more to get the economy moving in a way that will bring the unemployment rate down. But he stopped short of announcing another round of stimulus, leaving that for the Fed's next meeting in mid-September.

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  • All Things Considered, August 31, 2012
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