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Fed keeps rates low, sees economic gains

Labor market ills abating, panel says

Posted: December 17, 2009 at 5:22 a.m.

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday repeated its pledge to keep interest rates “exceptionally low” for “an extended period” and said the economy is strengthening.

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