I have asked Vice Chairman Kohn to lead a review of our disclosure policies, with the goal of increasing the range of information that we make available to the public.
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Bernanke discusses efforts to improve transparency in Federal Reserve disclosures.
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Yes, my suggestion to Congress is to consider possibilities that involve somewhat less restraint in the near term and more action to make sure that we are on a sustainable path in the long run.
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I think it is consistent with our mandate and with our current policy to maintain price stability, and that is what we have been achieving.





