The Federal Reserve System consists of 12 independent regional banks and a central bank in Washington established by Congress in 1913. They are an odd public/private institution-- independent but subject to congressional oversight. The Fed, as it is called, is ruled by a Board Governors headed by the Chair of the Federal Reserve, currently Jerome … Continue reading 1 big thing: Kudlow and the Fed (Axios, March 29, 2019)
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The Trump administration’s ACA strike-down stance raises the stakes (Axios, March 26, 2019)
It's baaaack. The battle over Obamacare in the news again. It's been a while, so here's a crash course to refresh your memories. Or to fill you in, in case, you know, you were only 8 when the whole thing started. 🙂 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (aka ObamaCare) has had a checkered … Continue reading The Trump administration’s ACA strike-down stance raises the stakes (Axios, March 26, 2019)