What Part of the Fed Fulfilling Its Mandate is "Delicate?"

An article reporting on the Commerce Department's release of data showing a small upward revision in second quarter GDP told readers that Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke faces a "delicate decision" in deciding whether to take further steps to boost the economy. While the piece notes the economy's continuing weakness, it tells readers:

"More aggressive steps to stimulate the economy will also draw criticism from Republicans, who have demanded that Mr. Bernanke forswear additional m...