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Jury will come to order. Senator brown has been delayed a bit but im going to go ahead because as i think most people realize we had to readjust the time of the hearing to accommodate the fact that both have been called on the floor at 1030. That means senators will really need to stick to their five minutes and even then we may not get through for everyone and i apologize. I will stick around for 15 or 20 minutes into the first boat so we can go as long as we possibly can. I will wave my questions. I wont waive my introductory misstatement and i will start with that right now. Welcome, chairman powell today the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell update the command Monetary Policy development in the state of the us economy. Us economy continues to expand in 2019 exceeding 2 growth for the Third Straight year as the American People enjoyed to the longest continued economic expansion in american history. The labor market is strong with the labor force at an alltime high of 164 millio
This hearing will come to order. This morning well consider the nominations of the honorable shelton to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system and dr. Hristopher waller to be a member of the board of governors system. Federal reserve welcome and congratulations to each of you for your nominations. Family in the nd room today and i welcome them as well. Were fortunate to have these two highly qualified nominees today. Ng these positions are critical to nsuring a safe, sound and vibrant Financial System and to help the growing economy. The Federal Reserve was created by congress as the nations to promote a stable conomy and a safer, more flexible Financial System. Among the Federal Reserves responsibilities is conducting the nations Monetary Policy the mandate of promoting maximum employment, stable moderate long term Interest Rates. N addition to its Monetary Policy, a significant portion of the Banking Sector including and Community Banks as well as certain
We a. M. , the Senate Continues debate on the war powers the hearing will come to water. Senator brown has been delayed, but i will go ahead because most people realize we had to readjust the time of this hearing for those who have been called on the floor. That means the senators will need to really stick to their five minutes, and even then we may not get through for everybody and i apologize for that. Im sure that senator brown and i will stick around 15, 20 minutes into the first vote so we can go around as long as we possibly can. I will wave my questions. But i will start with my introductory statement. Welcome, chairman powell. Today the Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell will update the committee on Monetary Policy development and the state of the u. S. Economy. The u. S. Economy continued to expand in 2019 come exceeding 2 growth for the Third Straight year. The American People have enjoyed the longest continued economic expansion in american history. The labor market is s
Nominee for the Federal Reserve. To be exact. [gavel] mr. Crapo this hearing will come to order. This morning we will consider the nominations of the honorable judy shelton to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. And dr. Christopher waller, to be a member of the board of governors of the Federal Reserve system. Welcome and congratulations to each of you for your nominations. I see friends and family in the room today and i welcome them as well. Were fortunate to have these two highly qualified nominees appearing today. These positions are critical to ensuring a safe, sound and vibrant Financial System and a healthy, growing economy. The Federal Reserve was created by congress as the nations central bank to promote a stable economy and a safer, more flexible Financial System. Among the Federal Reserves responsibilities is conducting the nations Monetary Policy with the mandate of promoting maximum employment, stable prices and moderate longterm Interest R