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Bernanke Says Federal Reserve Ready to Take More Steps to Strengthen Economy

(WASHINGTON) — 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. Bernanke said the European debt crisis poses significant risks to the U.S. financial markets. And he noted that [...]