GOP senators defend Federal Reserve's decision
Republican senators are defending the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates, rebuffing criticisms from President Trump. Lawmakers expressed discomfort with the president's public attacks on the independent central bank. The disagreement highlights a policy divide within the party regarding economic oversight.
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators rebuff Trump attacks on Federal Reserve President Trump’s sharp criticisms of the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates are making some Republicans uncomfortable. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press Trump declared that “Interest Rates...
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