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There are several reasons why Jerome Powell
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Posted By: DW626, 7/17/2025 12:14:17 PM

There are several reasons why Jerome Powell should be fired or forced to resign: Powell pretends he cares about budget deficits and inflation, but the cost for the Federal Reserve building renovations surged $700 million past the initial budget, or almost 40%: The Federal Reserve has defended itself from White House criticism that ongoing, costly renovations at the central bank’s headquarters in Washington are the result of mismanagement. Last week, Russel Vought, the director of the White House’s Office of Management and Budget, said the Fed was turning its headquarters into a ‘palace.’ The cost of the renovation has risen to $2.5 billion, which is $700 million above its initial estimate.

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Reply 1 - Posted by: seamusm 7/17/2025 12:26:22 PM (No. 1978748)
I am not suggesting that Powell should be retained OR fired. But ALL building expenses have shot up since the Pandemic began and Powell isn't responsible for the 40% cost overrun. Has anyone checked the cost of buying/building/remodeling a home nowadays? If he's to be fired there are certainly other good reasons.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: MickTurn 7/17/2025 12:55:44 PM (No. 1978764)
mismanagement? BY WHOM????????? Come on Jerry, you either spill the beans or you're not just going to lose your job, you will be in HELL PRISON for LIFE, NO PAROLE...much worse than Alligator Alcatraz! Ps. Bubba is waiting as your Cell Mate. Have a Crappy Life!
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Reply 3 - Posted by: Strike3 7/17/2025 2:30:10 PM (No. 1978813)
Unelected, biased, Left-leaning operative out to cause damage to the American people. When interest rates drop, the stock market will take off like a rocket. This clown is costing people millions of dollars.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: Dodge Boy 7/17/2025 2:55:17 PM (No. 1978826)
Wake up, Jack.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: itsonlyme 7/17/2025 3:32:32 PM (No. 1978848)
From $1.8 Billion to $2.5 Billion A $700 million Federal Reserve "rounding error" "The expensive makeover is controversial after the Fed posted operating losses of $77.5 billion last year."
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Reply 6 - Posted by: Rat Patrol 7/17/2025 7:02:14 PM (No. 1978916)
Put us back on the gold standard,get rid of politics all together.
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