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On the recordDecember 2, 2009
The next step at some point, when the economy is strong enough and ready, will be to begin to tighten policy, which means raising interest rates.
Said by
Mike Johanns
Republican · Alaska

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Johanns outlines the Fed's plan to tighten monetary policy when the economy improves.

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