U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is greeted by a congressman as he takes his seat to testify about his role in Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch, at a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 25, 2009. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke is greeted by a congressman as he takes his seat to testify about his role in Bank of America's acquisition of Merrill Lynch, at a hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 25, 2009.

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Bank of America-Merrill Lynch country head Kevan Watts speaks during Reuters India Investment Summit in Mumbai November 23, 2009.
  8. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  9. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  10. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  11. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November17, 2009.
  12. Former chief executive of Merrill Lynch, John Thain, speaks at the Reuters Global Finance Summit in New York November 17, 2009.
  13. CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers calls a play against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  14. CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Carnell Williams #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers runs with the ball against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  15. CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Jonathan Stewart #28 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball against Geno Hayes #54 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
  16. CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 06: Matt Moore #3 of the Carolina Panthers drops back to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 6, 2009 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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