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The Panic of 1907 saw half of banks fail. Why did Congress create an independent Fed in 1913?
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Treasury Secretary Bessent wants Fed to surrender bank supervision powers to his department. Fed Chair Powell refused in September 2025 letter to Congress. Banking Act of 1935 gave Fed independence. T...
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