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On the recordJuly 9, 2024
Since you made mention of the independence of the Fed, and I know you pride yourself on that independence, do you acknowledge or do Members of the FOMC acknowledge that a rate cut in September could be viewed as political, just 30 to 60 days before an election?
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Mike Lawler
Republican · New York

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Lawler questions if a rate cut before elections could be seen as political.

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