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Bernanke Offers Support for Stimulus Package

Oct. 20, 2008
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, told Congress on Monday that he supported a second round of additional spending measures to help stimulate the economy.
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa