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Bernanke's leadership a critical factor for Fed policy

Can the Federal Reserve chairman stop the central bank from prematurely withdrawing support for the economy?

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Fed weighed slowing pace of bond purchases

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Complaint accuses Exxon Mobil of anti-gay bias

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Germans, French eye plan to create jobs for young

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Trump's a liar, jury told

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Judge: Hollister clothing unfriendly to disabled

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