Ben Bernanke actually said...

The challenge for the Congress and the Administration is to put the Federal budget on a sustainable long-run path that promotes economic growth and stability without unnecessarily impeding the current recovery.

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Bernanke calls for Congress to ensure a sustainable federal budget to support economic growth.

02/26/2013

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