Tag Archives: Federal Reserve

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    Federal Reserve expands stimulus

    The Federal Reserve announces an expanded stimulus program that could keep money in your wallet.

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    Federal Reserve official aims for 6.5% unemployment

    The Fed has kept interest rates near zero since late 2008 in an effort to stimulate the economy.

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    Feds arrest man in plot to blow up Federal Reserve

    Federal authorities running a sting operation arrested a 21-year-old man who they say was planning to blow up the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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    Group protests at End the Fed Rally

    Saturday afternoon a group gathered at the Capitol to protest the Federal Reserve.

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    Federal Reserve launches QE3

    The Federal Reserve announced plans to unleash more stimulus Thursday, in its third attempt at a controversial program to rev up the U.S. economy.

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    Banks keep lending standards tight for small firms

    Since the recession, small businesses trying to get bank loans have faced tougher credit standards — and little has changed

  • News Fed to keep rates low until 2014

    Federal Reserve acts to revive ailing recovery

    An extension of its current policy nicknamed Operation Twist, the program swaps short-term bonds for ones with longer durations.

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    Fed gay pride flag gets new home

    Remember the multi-colored flag that flew over the Federal Reserve last year? It’s getting a new home at the Valentine history center.

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    Pastor leads Occupy the Dream movement

    An Occupy the Dream demonstration took place Monday in downtown Richmond, Virginia.