 New York Daily News | Bernanke Backs More Stimulus, Citing `Weak' Outlook (Update3) Bloomberg - By Scott Lanman Oct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke endorsed additional fiscal stimulus, saying the credit crunch is ``hitting home'' as Americans find it harder to get loans, threatening a prolonged economic slump. Video: Bernanke Gives Nod to More Government Stimulus Sector Snap: Homebuilders up on stimulus proposal |