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WKU economist says Fed facing increased political attacks

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Ben Bernanke

By Kevin Willis

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Bowling Green, Ky – The Federal Reserve is coming under stepped up political attacks, mainly from the right. At least three GOP presidential candidates have attacked the Fed and chairman Ben Bernanke for leaving interest rates at historically low levels. WKU Economics Professor Brian Strow came by our studios to talk about the Fed, and how its policies are increasingly becoming fodder for the campaign trail.