AKE's Drake,speaking to VOA from Aberdeen,Scotland, says the Taliban and other groups have dual political and financial objectives by kidnapping correspondents and other foreigners.

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The weatherization ramp-up delivered on dual objectives: providing low-income families relief from crippling energy bills during an economic slump, and stimulating domestic economic activity.

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We will calibrate the timing and pace of any future tightening, together with the mix of tools to best foster our dual objectives of maximum employment and price stability.

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