Bernanke Says Fed Focusing 'Intently' on Supporting Job Growth

Currently speaking in Texas, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is making a few headlines:

• Fed is focusing "intently" on supporting job growth
  
• economic problems in the US are "very serious"
  
• inflation could be moderating, likely will stay near 2 percent or less
  
• Fed shouldn't carry the whole burden to ensure prosperity

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