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The "Straight Story" with Chris Farrell: Greenspan -- Going, Going, Gone

It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the "Straight Story." This week, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan is about to retire. Let the economic blame game begin.

Alan Greenspan, outgoing chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Photo: Brendan Smialowski / Getty Images)

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