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Fed likely to hold easing course, note improvement – Reuters

Independent Online Fed likely to hold easing course, note improvementReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Reserve is expected to nod to an improving US economic outlook on Wednesday even as it reaffirms a …Fed wraps up meeting todayNECNHow US Economy Changed … Continue reading

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Putting growth before inflation will be the ruin of us – Telegraph.co.uk

Putting growth before inflation will be the ruin of usTelegraph.co.ukIn the United States, the Federal Reserve's inflation policy is governed by much the same thinking. Is this the right approach? I'm sceptical. … and more » Related Blogs

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DeMarrais: Consumers have stake in debit debate – NorthJersey.com

Washington Post DeMarrais: Consumers have stake in debit debateNorthJersey.comRichard Durbin, D-Illinois, would require the Federal Reserve to establish "reasonable and proportional" interchange fees for debit transactions. …Senators OK debit regulationMarketWatchUS Senate Swipe-Fee Plan Raises Fears For Card CosWall Street JournalShares … Continue reading

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Why audit the Fed? – The Week Magazine

Washington Post Why audit the Fed?The Week MagazineThe Federal Reserve handed out more than $2 trillion in secret bailout loans during the global financial crisis. Congress is now demanding to know where the …Senate votes to keep small banks under … Continue reading

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Senators are set to vote on amendment to audit Federal Reserve – Washington Post

Economist (blog) Senators are set to vote on amendment to audit Federal ReserveWashington PostBernard Sanders (I-Vt.) to expand oversight of the Federal Reserve. Sanders's amendment to the Senate's financial regulation bill would give the Government …Senate could vote to audit … Continue reading

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Bernanke Backs Study Into Linking Jobless Aid to Community Work – BusinessWeek

Washington Post Bernanke Backs Study Into Linking Jobless Aid to Community WorkBusinessWeekMay 8 (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said tying unemployment assistance to community work may be an effective way …Money can't buy happiness, but helps: BernankeReutersFed … Continue reading

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Philly Fed boss warns against politicizing Fed – The Associated Press

Washington Post Philly Fed boss warns against politicizing FedThe Associated PressWILMINGTON, Del. — The head of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia warned Friday against attempts by Congress to politicize the central bank. …Fed's Plosser: Favors MBS Sales As Imprtnt … Continue reading

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The Federal Reserve Bank’s lighter side — in comics [SLIDESHOW] – Daily Caller

Globe and Mail The Federal Reserve Bank's lighter side — in comics [SLIDESHOW]Daily CallerAs the future of the Federal Reserve's role in Americans' lives is vigorously debated around the country, The Daily Caller took a look at the lighter side … Continue reading

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Bernanke Says Audit Measure Would Threaten Fed Independence – BusinessWeek

Bernanke Says Audit Measure Would Threaten Fed IndependenceBusinessWeekMay 6 (Bloomberg) — Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said amendments to financial overhaul legislation that would broaden audits of … Related Blogs Home Energy Audits & Home Inspection Tools Commentary » … Continue reading

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Boston Fed’s chief pessimistic on jobs – Boston Herald

Boston Fed's chief pessimistic on jobsBoston HeraldBoston Federal Reserve Bank President Eric Rosengren warned yesterday that it will “likely take years” to get back to the 5 percent …Fed's Rosengren defends low-rate stanceMarketWatchFed's Rosengren: Ultra-low rates still neededReutersKeep interest rates … Continue reading

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