Former Fed Chairs Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen signed a letter with 130 top economists imploring Congress to prevent 'prolonged suffering and stunted economic growth'

· A group of 130 top economists including Ben Bernanke and Janet Yellen signed a letter with 130 top economists calling for Congress to act and prevent "prolonged suffering and stunted economic growth."
· "If Congress fails to act, state and local governments face potentially disastrous budget shortfalls, and the Congressional...