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Bernanke punts, no plans for new stimulus

Ben Bernanke (Wikipedia Commons) In yesterday's column, Paul Krugman made a prediction: As I write this, investors around the world are anxiously awaiting Ben Bernanke’s speech at the annual Fed gathering at Jackson Hole, Wyo. They want to know whe...

Bernanke punts, no plans for new stimulus

Ben Bernanke (Wikipedia Commons) In yesterday's column, Paul Krugman made a prediction: As I write this, investors around the world are anxiously awaiting Ben Bernanke’s speech at the annual Fed gathering at Jackson Hole, Wyo. They want to know whe...

Bernanke warns again against cutting too much too soon

Ben Bernanke (Wikipedia Commons) Heads up Sen. Harry Reid and President Obama: maybe you shouldn't be so keen on a "grand bargain" that emphasizes deep cuts rather than revenues. (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress ...

Bernanke warns again against cutting too much too soon

Ben Bernanke (Wikipedia Commons) Heads up Sen. Harry Reid and President Obama: maybe you shouldn't be so keen on a "grand bargain" that emphasizes deep cuts rather than revenues. (Reuters) - U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress ...

Fed Predicts More Economic Growth but Says Unemployment Will Remain High

Filed under: Unemployment, EconomyThe Federal Reserve also voted to continue a plan announced in November to buy $600 billion in Treasury bonds to help jump start the economy. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs |&...

Bernanke warns about income inequality, austerity push

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's 60 Minutes was unusual in that Bernanke weighed in on issues other than strict Fed policy and into larger economic issues swirling in the national debate:

On fiscal policy, a topic he has largely avoided, Mr. Bernanke repeated his point that the government should avoid an immediate...

Fed Chairman Says Jobless Rate Could Remain High for Years

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Fed Chief Bernanke Faces Political Pushback from Republicans

Filed under: Republicans, EconomyThe Federal Reserve is finding itself pulled into the political fray after its decision earlier this month to pump $600 billion into the economy in hopes of jump-starting the recovery. Permalink | Email t...

Federal Foreclosure Review Findings Due Next Month, Bernanke Says

Filed under: EconomyBanking agencies have been reviewing foreclosure procedures at mortgage servicers across the country and will present the findings next month. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

Poll: Mortgage Industry, Wall Street and Bush Most to Blame for Economy

Filed under: George W. Bush, Bush Administration, Barack Obama, Taxes, Polls, Social Security, Obama Administration, Poll Watch, Wall Street, Deficit, EconomyMore than 8 in 10 Americans in a Bloomberg national poll pointed an accusing finger at the mor...

Another Depression? The Fed and Ben Bernanke to the Rescue!

Filed under: Democrats, Economy, Humor, Obama Administration, Chaos Theory, UnemploymentHi-Ho Blunder! Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments

From a Lefty: Five Things the Right Is Doing Right

Filed under: Democrats, Republicans, Sarah Palin, Woman Up, Conservatives, Tea PartyDemocrats are losing ground to Republicans. Maybe they should pay attention to what the GOP is doing, like talking to average people, and listening. Permalink&nbsp...

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