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2025-07-31 12:30:11 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

While interest rates aren’t set by one person, Rep. Massie’s broader point holds weight: just 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee make decisions that affect the entire U.S. economy. It’s not one man—but it’s still a remarkably small group. https://www.federalreserve.gov/economy-at-a-glance-policy-rate.htm

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• While interest rates aren’t set by one person, Rep. Massie’s broader point holds weight: just 12 voting members of the Federal Open Market Committee make decisions that affect the entire U.S. economy. It’s not one man—but it’s still a remarkably small group. https://www.federalreserve.gov/economy-at-a-glance-policy-rate.htm