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Coronavirus Special Report: Breaking down the fiscal policy czars’ testimony

Democrats had hoped Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell would call for more coronavirus relief aid. But he declined an opportunity to back such proposals while testifying remotely in front of the Senate Banking Committee.
Democrats had hoped Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell would call for more coronavirus relief aid. But he declined an opportunity to back such proposals while testifying remotely in front of the Senate Banking Committee. (Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call file photo)
By Jason Dick and Evan Campbell
Posted May 19, 2020 at 7:16pm

In tonight’s episode, we examine the political motivations behind President Donald Trump’s visit to Congress. Then, we look at what the Treasury secretary and Federal Reserve chairman had to say about fiscal policy and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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