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Roger Williams: According to former Fed Chairman Bernanke, banks are not going to lend out the reserves at a rate lower than they could…

On the recordJune 27, 2017
According to former Fed Chairman Bernanke, banks are not going to lend out the reserves at a rate lower than they could earn at the Fed.
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Roger Williams
Republican · Texas

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Roger Williams cites Bernanke on banks' reluctance to lend due to Fed policies.

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