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Maxine Waters: “Today, Republicans take aim at the Federal Reserve, which played an integral role in stabilizing the economy at a time…”

On the recordJuly 9, 2014
Today, Republicans take aim at the Federal Reserve, which played an integral role in stabilizing the economy at a time of intense crisis and which has continued to play an essential role in growing our economy and promoting full employment.
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

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Waters defends the Federal Reserve's crucial role in economic stability and growth.

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