Bernanke's testimony to the Joint Economic Committee:

2.3.2008


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Bernanke's testimony was shown live on many channels.

He said there may not be any growth in the first half of 2008, some contraction may be possible.

Thus Bernanke hited at the recession in the first half of 2008