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Move would put pressure on Germany to drop its opposition to jointly sold bonds.

Rising consumer prices could pose barrier to further moves by Bernanke.

Rising consumer prices could pose barrier to further moves by Bernanke.

Senator asks about claims the agency destroyed files on financial firms.

Senator asks about claims the agency destroyed files on financial firms.

President will seek billions to boost jobs while offering suggestions for spending cuts.

President will seek billions to boost jobs while offering suggestions for spending cuts.

Central bank must back up debt purchases to stave off speculators.