'Audit the Fed' bill gets new push under Trump

Controversial legislation to subject the Federal Reserve's monetary policy powers to outside scrutiny is getting new life in Washington.

Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., have re-introduced legislation to "audit the Fed" after a similar effort stalled in the last Congress.

But such a proposal, which has been vocally opposed by Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen, may face its best odds ever of becoming law. Both chambers are controlled by Republicans long critical of the Fed's policies, and President-elect Donald Trump has heaped scorn on the central bank since the beginning of his presidential campaign.

Paul specifically mentioned Trump in a statement about the bill today, making clear the measure's proponents believe they have an ally in their cause coming to the White House. ...

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