A customer uses an automated teller machine at a Bank of America branch in Chicago May 7, 2009. Lessons from government "stress tests" of the 19 largest U.S. banks could provide a guide to improvements in financial supervision and regulation, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

A customer uses an automated teller machine at a Bank of America branch in Chicago May 7, 2009. Lessons from government "stress tests" of the 19 largest U.S. banks could provide a guide to improvements in financial supervision and regulation, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said on Thursday.

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  2. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  3. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Terrell Owens #81 of the Buffalo Bills looks for running room against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buffalo won 20-9.
  4. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Josh Reed #82 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Richard Marshall #31 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buffalo won 20-9.
  5. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Marshawn Lynch #23 of the Buffalo Bills is tackled by Chris Harris #43, Landon Johnson #59 and Captain Munnerlyn #41 of the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buffalo won 20-9.
  6. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: The Carolina Panthers defense tackles Fred Jackson #22 of the Buffalo Bills in the end zone for a safety at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  7. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Lee Evans #83, Geoff Hangartner #63 and Demetrius Bell #77 of the Buffalo Bills celebrate Evans' touchdown against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buffalo won 20-9.
  8. CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 25: Rian Lindell #8 of the Buffalo Bills kicks a field goal against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Buffalo won 20-9.
  9. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Barney Frank (D-MA) questions Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  10. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  11. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  12. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  13. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  14. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  15. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.
  16. WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 01: Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies during a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. The committee is hearing testimony on the Federal Reserves financial regulatory reform proposals.

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