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On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
One real goal must be to have a Federal Reserve that works for all Americans, to have a strong economy that benefits low-wage workers and the middle class as much as the wealthiest.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby emphasizes the need for a Federal Reserve that benefits all economic classes.

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