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Federal Watchdog Probing Sen. Ted Cruz’s Efforts To Change Pandemic Loan Program

Bret Jaspers, KERA

Posted on February 5, 2021 · Requirements of the program were altered soon after Cruz wrote to officials in charge. The changes benefitted major Cruz donors.

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Fed Chair Visits Houston’s Fifth Ward To Show Support For Harvey-Ravaged Communities

Florian Martin

Posted on November 16, 2018 · Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell wanted communities affected by Harvey to know that the Fed has their back.

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Senate Approves Powell To Follow Yellen As Fed Chair In February

Associated Press

Posted on January 23, 2018 · Powell will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to lead the Fed, when her term ends Feb. 3

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