News Alert: Several policymakers open to further efforts to stimulate U.S. economy, Fed minutes show

	Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:20:31 PM ECONOMY/BUSINESS NEWS ALERT Several policymakers open to further efforts to stimulate U.S. economy, Fed minutes show Minutes of the Federal Reserve's April 24-25 meeting stated that "several members" thought additional Fed support could be necessary if the recovery loses momentum or if the risks to the economy become great enough. The comments stood in contrast to the previous minutes, which said only "a couple" of members expressed support for further bond purchases, the most dramatic move the Fed has left to boost the economy. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/fed-says-several-members-could-support-additional-efforts-to-boost-economy-if-needed/2012/05/16/gIQA2Ih6TU_story.html Or visit PostBusiness.com. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy