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Cynthia Lummis: “We could confirm all 12 of the regional presidents of the…”

Featuring: Cynthia Lummis, Republican | U.S. Senate Wyoming

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Published | Video Starts at 19:09

Other ways that I had considered and that we could still consider if this idea is unacceptable, is to make the fed subject to FOIA. We could confirm all 12 of the regional presidents of the Federal Reserve banks so we have a say in who they are. and any number of other provisions that give the people of this country some oversight over that entity. The Federal Reserve that has become so independent that it thumbs its nose at working for and with the American people. (19:09–19:19)

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Suggests confirming all 12 regional Federal Reserve bank presidents for increased oversight.

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