Bernanke Says Fed Could Act If Economy Weakons

Kansas City Star: Business, Kansas City Star: Business
Thu, 06/07/2012 - 3:00am

Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Federal Reserve is prepared to take further steps to lift the U.S. economy if it weakens. But he didn't signal any imminent action in testimony before a congressional panel Thursday.

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