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Greenspan: Rising Natural Gas Rates Imperil Economy

Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warns a House panel that the rising cost of natural gas could weaken the U.S. economy. Greenspan says more imports may be necessary in the short term to offset the trend toward higher prices. Hear NPR's Scott Horsley.

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Scott Horsley is NPR's Chief Economics Correspondent.
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