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Bernanke's prospects brighten; vote not yet set

U.S. lawmakers looked likely to grudgingly approve Ben Bernanke to a second term as Federal Reserve chairman this week after the White House stepped in to defend his crisis-fighting record and rally votes.

 

Bernanke: Consumer Lending Program Still Necessary

Bernanke: Consumer Lending Program Still Necessary

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday a government program intended to spark lending to consumers and businesses is still necessary even with other emergency lending programs winding down as the economy recovers.

 

Bernanke set for second Fed term

Bernanke set for second Fed term

US President Barack Obama is to announce he is reappointing Ben Bernanke to a second term as chairman of the US central bank, the Federal Reserve.

 

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