Indicate a text span in the passage about which an inquisitive question is asked. (note, don't answer the question).
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Question: Sentence: It said analysts had been expecting a small profit for the period .<sep>Question: Why were the experts incorrect about their analysis?

Answer: analysts had been expecting a small profit

Question: Sentence: Joseph Riccardo , an analyst with Bear , Stearns & Co . , said that over the past few years most drug makers have shed their slow - growing businesses and instituted other cost savings , such as consolidating manufacturing plants and administrative staffs .<sep>Question: How does consolidating manufacturing plants help save the businesses money?

Answer: consolidating

Question: Sentence: The Federal National Mortgage Association set up a three - member office of the chairman and elected James A . Johnson as vice chairman , effective Jan . 1 .<sep>Question: Who is he and where did he come from?

Answer:
James A . Johnson