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Bernanke Says Bailout Plan Will Need Time to Work

Oct. 15, 2008
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Ben S. Bernanke, warned that the American economy was headed toward an extended period of difficulty.
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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