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Richard Shelby: “The Federal Reserve's inherent independence and the 14-year terms of Governors make it the least accountable agency in…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2011
The Federal Reserve's inherent independence and the 14-year terms of Governors make it the least accountable agency in our Government.
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Richard Shelby
Republican · Alabama

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Shelby critiques the Federal Reserve's lack of accountability.

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