December 2, 2010 Reading Time: < 1 minute

“Ballooning U.S. debt is a serious long-term threat, but the economy needs more stimulus now, a top Federal Reserve official said Wednesday.

Fed Vice Chairwoman Janet Yellen said she supported the Federal Reserve’s latest move to stimulate the still-tepid recovery by purchasing long-term Treasuries to drive down interest rates. She also called for more stimulus measures from Congress.” Read more

“Fed Official Urges More Stimulus” 
Karen Pantelides 
CNNMoney.com, December 1, 2010. 

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