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Archive Home > 2010 > August > 14 > In a sluggish summer, no easy economic fix in sight

In a sluggish summer, no easy economic fix in sight

By Jeannine Aversa / The Bulletin
August 14, 2010

WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has little power left to lift the economy out of its rut. Congress, with an election looming, has no appetite for more stimulus. Shoppers are reluctant to spend, and businesses are slow to hire.

Let’s face it: There is no easy or imminent fix for the flagging....

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