The Federal Reserve's inherent independence and the 14-year terms of Governors make it the least accountable agency in our Government.
Would you agree, though, that basic economic policy should not be based on speculation, should be based on hard numbers?
I believe that the Senate needs to take a much more active role in ensuring that our financial regulators have the proper leadership.
Over the past year, the Fed's balance sheet has increased to $200 billion and now stands at over $2.5 trillion.
The number one economic problem facing this country?
I think the long-term unsustainability of our debt is a significant problem because it threatens higher interest rates, less confidence, and...
The Federal Reserve's independence brings with it the obligation to be accountable and transparent.
the public, the American taxpayer, deserves to have clear measures by which it can easily evaluate Fed policy
Over the past year, the total amount of public debt outstanding increased by about $1.7 trillion under the financial spending policy of the ...
For lobbyists, lawyers, and Government bureaucrats, Dodd-Frank is providing to be a gold mine.
I find the Secretary's comments interesting given his strong support of Title 1 of Dodd-Frank when we went through this.