When Rep. Ryan read an article on the cover of the Journal noting rising inflation around the globe, Bernanke responded that the article clearly showed that inflation was mounting in emerging markets, where growth was occurring.

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Time Magazine has twice named her one of the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World, the Globe named her Bostonian of the Year, and the National Law Journal named her one of the Most Influential Lawyers of the Decade.

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