Ben Bernanke: “New warnings from Fed chairman Ben Bernanke today about the nation's economic prospects.”

Undesirable boom-bust cycles that ultimately lead to both a less stable economy and higher inflation

Congress needs to do whatever it takes to address the economic crisis.

Lower paid workers, as well as women and minorities, are over-represented in the most affected sectors, and, thus, have borne a disproportionate share of the job and income losses.

Nothing is more important for restoring economic growth than improving public health.