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Education - lifelong education for everyone - from toddlers to workers well advanced in their careers - is indeed an excellent investment for individuals and society as a whole.

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Ben Bernanke
Age: 70
Born: 1953
Born: December 13
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It's true that the Federal Reserve faces a lot of political pressure and is unpopular in many circles.
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