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    Bernanke Leaves Door Open for Further Rate Cuts

    "The economic situation has become distinctly less favorable" and "the risks to this outlook remain on the downside." That the grim commentary today from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, testifying before Congress.  Edmund Andrews writes about economics for the New York Times .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    "The economic situation has become distinctly less favorable" and "the risks to this outlook remain on the downside." That the grim commentary today from Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke, testifying before Congress. Edmund Andrews writes about economics for the New York Times.

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    Will Last Night's Debate Make a Difference?
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    2. 7:20Will Last Night's Debate Make a Difference?
    3. 42:52Leading Conservative Intellectual, William F. Buckley, Dies Today
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Dan Konecky

      Producer, To the Point

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Edmund Andrews

      Chief Washington Economics Correspondent, New York Times

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Will Last Night's Debate Make a Difference?
    1. 1:35Bernanke Leaves Door Open for Further Rate CutsYou’re reading this
    2. 7:20Will Last Night's Debate Make a Difference?
    3. 42:52Leading Conservative Intellectual, William F. Buckley, Dies Today
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