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With financial markets under stress from severe losses in the housing and credit sectors, America's monetary system is under increasing scrutiny, particularly the Federal Reserve of the United States, which functions as the U.S. central bank. Its concept and origins created more controversy than a debate about its current role. (© AP Images)
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U.S. Sports: Transcending the Game
Whether they are participants or armchair voyeurs, Americans love sports -- and they share that love with people worldwide. Basketball is just one American game that has won fans in other countries. In April, America.gov looks at the athletes and the games that make the United States a leader in professional and amateur sports. (© AP Images)
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Hallmark Joins (Product) Red Campaign
Greeting card company Hallmark Cards has joined the (Product) Red campaign to raise funds to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis in Africa by donating a percentage of sales from Red-designated items. Among Hallmark's Red products are Malian mud cloth bags developed through the African Growth and Opportunity Act. (Courtesy Hallmark)
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