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Economic Platitude Watch: David GergenIntroducing an occasional series spotlighting content-free commentary about America's financial woes.

One of the following is the real headline for David Gergen's editorial in the July 29 U.S. News & World Report:

a) Firm hand needed at Treasury

b) It ain't over till the fat lady sings

c) Time to step up to the plate

d) Amateur hour at the White House

e) Farewell to the '90s

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