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Fed issues more optimistic forecast for economy, jobs
USA TODAY By Tim Mullaney, USA TODAY The Federal Reserve Wednesday issued a brighter economic forecast for 2012, but Fed chairman Ben Bernanke warned that Congress could cause an economic slump in 2013 if it fails to act on a series of expiring tax cuts and … Fed Says Economy Will 'Pick Up Gradually'; Policy Unchanged Instant View: Bernanke says Fed prepared to do more for economy Fed: Economy growing moderately; no policy changes |
