On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
The role of Congress is not to serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, but it is to provide strong oversight and, when times demand it, bring about structural reforms.
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congress.govThe role of Congress is not to serve on the Federal Open Market Committee, but it is to provide strong oversight and, when times demand it, bring about structural reforms.
Emphasizing Congress's duty to oversee the Fed rather than participate in its decisions.
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