Alan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman and architect of modern US economy, dies at 100
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Sam Woodhouse
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Alan Greenspan, the influential chairman of the Federal Reserve who shaped modern American economic policy, has died at age 100. The article traces his career from his entry into government under President Nixon, through his appointment as Fed chairman by President Reagan in 1987, to his controversial decisions including slashing interest rates after 9/11 and urging President George W. Bush to remove Saddam Hussein. It also covers his personal life, including dating TV star Barbara Walters, and his testimony after the 2008 global financial crash.
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bskyAlan Greenspan, former Federal Reserve chairman and architect of modern US economy, dies at 100bbc.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledPresident Nixon gave him his entry into government
President Reagan announced Alan Greenspan as chairman of the Federal Reserve - America's central bank - in 1987
Greenspan slashed interest rates after the 9/11 attacks and urged President George W. Bush to remove Saddam Hussein from power
Testifying to Congress after the 2008 global economic crash
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