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Speaking to Congress, the Fed chair predicts slower economic growth for at least the rest of this year.

Plus: General Motors announces it will cut several thousand salaried jobs and further cut truck production.

OBAMA RESPONDS: Cuts are "a sober reminder of the difficult economic times we're facing and of why we need change and a new direction in Washington." Read more here.

Meanwhile: Labor Department reports wholesale inflation is worst in 27 years.

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