Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan dies at 100
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Chris Isidore
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Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has died at age 100. Greenspan served five terms as Fed chairman under four presidents, from Ronald Reagan to George W. Bush. He was once celebrated as a "maestro" for overseeing a booming economy but later faced criticism for policies that contributed to the housing bubble and 2008 financial crisis. The news was confirmed by his wife, journalist Andrea Mitchell.
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Greenspan served five terms as Fed chairman under four presidents, starting with
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