“Bernanke on Perilous Ground for Fed Chairman” – NPR

“Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is taking some highly unusual steps to counter widespread opposition to his $600 billion plan to jump-start the economy. He’s pressing China to let its currency rise and pushing Congress to pass more stimulus aid.

Yet as he veers into these political debates, Bernanke may be putting at risk the Fed’s strongest tools – its credibility and independence.” Read more.

“Bernanke on Perilous Ground for Fed Chairman”
Associated Press
NPR, November 19, 2010.

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