Fed chief: Financial crisis still poses challenge

Saturday, August 23, 2008

JACKSON, Wyo. -- Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday the financial crisis that has pounded the country -- coupled with higher inflation -- is taking a toll on the economy and poses a major challenge to Fed policymakers as they try to restore stability.

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