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Bernanke selection lauded

Aug. 26, 2009
President Obama's decision on Tuesday to nominate Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke for a second term played to generally good reviews on Capitol Hill and Wall Street, though the former college professor would face some knotty challenges managing the economy during the next four years if...
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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