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As reported in the New York Times Business section on November 19, 2009, by Edmund L. Andrews, for at least the past 25 consecutive years, Ron Paul, Conservative Republican Congressman from Texas, has attempted to introduce legislation in every session...
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Heading into the crucial holiday shopping season, the U.S. economy is growing modestly, with consumers too wary about unemployment and their finances to invigorate the recovery. That's the picture that emerged Tuesday from reports on the economy and the...
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A group of more than 50 people gathered at the steps to the Federal Reserve Bank in Nashville on Sunday to call for an audit of the organization and an end to printing money that isn't backed by a commodity like gold. The protest coincided with more...
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Those present at the rally expressed a concern about the secrecy with which the Bank operates. “I don’t know what they’re doing and that’s the whole point...We just don’t know and we have the right to know,” said Anthony Lombard at the Campaign for Liberty....
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Treasury debt prices eased Monday with investors setting up for another huge dose of supply this week and as higher stocks around the globe sapped the safe-haven appeal of government debt. Stocks were boosted in part by a weaker dollar and suggestions...
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Federal regulators on Thursday directed Flagler Bank of West Palm Beach to address concerns about its financial stability. In a 17-page written agreement with the bank, the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta ordered Flagler to submit a plan for strengthening...
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The House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday approved an amendment that the committee's chairman said would curtail the powers of Federal Reserve regional bank presidents. On a unanimous vote, the committee approved an amendment introduced by Rep....
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The U.S. trade deficit widened by 18.2% in September to $36.5 billion, the Commerce Department said Friday. The trade deficit was above the consensus forecast of Wall Street economists of a deficit of $32.0 billion. This is the biggest percentage increase...
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Neb. — The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says lower income contributed to a weaker farm economy during the third quarter in some Midwest and Western states. The Fed's survey of banks in the 10th district says falling crop prices and weak demand...
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Deval Patrick will convene an economic summit later this month to discuss long-term economic recovery and jobs growth, prompting complaints by GOP gubernatorial rivals that he should have developed a long-term strategy two years ago. The administration...
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