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Ayanna Pressley: “There was nearly unanimous support by Republicans and…”

Featuring: Ayanna Pressley, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 7th Congressional District

Rep. Pressley Slams GOP Bill Ignoring Unemployment Crisis, Strips Fed's Job to Maximize Employment

Published May 13, 2026 | Video Starts at 02:45

This mission was not created in a vacuum. It dates back to the Great Depression and recognition that people should be able to earn a living, provide for themselves and their family. There was nearly unanimous support by Republicans and Democrats for maximum employment when the mandate passed Congress. The Federal Reserve Board of Governors is the only independent agency that works on improving employment. Some argue that this is the role of the Department of Labor. (02:45–02:49)

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“The solution to the current unemployment problem is not to tell the Fed to abandon the goal of maximum employment.”
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