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House easily approves Paul's 'audit the Fed' bill in 327-98 vote

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'Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) won a rare legislative victory on Wednesday when the House passed his legislation allowing for a full audit of the Federal Reserve, including an audit of the Fed's monetary policy decisions.

The House approved Paul's Federal Reserve Transparency Act, H.R. 459, in a bipartisan 327-98 vote. The vote split Democrats almost evenly — 89 for and 97 against — while only one Republican, Rep. Robert Turner (R-N.Y.), voted against it.

The bill won an easy majority, given its 270 co-sponsors, and easily cleared the two-thirds majority needed for passage, which was required because it was considered under a suspension of the rules.'

House easily approves Paul's 'audit the Fed' bill in 327-98 vote - The Hill's Floor Action

 
This should prove interesting.
 
wont pass in the Senate.
 
That's right.

That gutless Senator Reid won't allow it to be put to a vote....coward.

So much for democracy.

That sounds like an opinion. Opinions are like buttholes, everybody's got one.
 
But what's the reasoning for that?

Probably because the Democrat leaders do not want it to pass - and they know that if they allow the bill (and since they control the Senate and because of the type of bill this is, they can stop this Bill from seeing the light of day) to be voted on, it might just pass.
 
Probably because the Democrat leaders do not want it to pass - and they know that if they allow the bill (and since they control the Senate and because of the type of bill this is, they can stop this Bill from seeing the light of day) to be voted on, it might just pass.
But what is it they are fearful of? the fed is above government jurisdiction. That is what Allen Greenspan said. So how can dems or republican's be blamed in that case?

 
That's right.

That gutless Senator Reid won't allow it to be put to a vote....coward.

So much for democracy.

Just like the tax bili that just passed the Senate. Can you believe that the House won't even vote on a bill that will keep taxes down on 95% of Americans. Who are they working for?
 
Probably because the Democrat leaders do not want it to pass - and they know that if they allow the bill (and since they control the Senate and because of the type of bill this is, they can stop this Bill from seeing the light of day) to be voted on, it might just pass.

We've always known they were never for real govt oversight, and protecting interests of the ordinary citizen. All those lies about how govt regulation would have stopped this crisis, and here's their chance. Big House Dems (e.g., Barney Frank) are against it too.
 
But what is it they are fearful of? the fed is above government jurisdiction. That is what Allen Greenspan said. So how can dems or republican's be blamed in that case?



Greenspan can take a lot of blame for leaving interest rates low for too long.
 
Greenspan can take a lot of blame for leaving interest rates low for too long.

True, but he also state's that the FED is above government jurisdication. So i think he and the fed have more to be blamed for.
 
Just like the tax bili that just passed the Senate. Can you believe that the House won't even vote on a bill that will keep taxes down on 95% of Americans. Who are they working for?

Hey - both parties are pathetic, imo.

As are 90+% of politicians.
 
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I've always wondered...

By what constitutional authority can the Senate majority leader keep bills from being voted on? That seems damned unAmerican to me.
 
It is not in the interest of our corporate masters to shine a light on this institution.

It is amazing that so many people actually want the Fed to be allowed to work in as much secrecy as possible...despite the fact that this is an institution that can create trillions of dollars out of thin air and give it to virtually anyone they wish...in almost any country they want.
 
But what is it they are fearful of? the fed is above government jurisdiction. That is what Allen Greenspan said. So how can dems or republican's be blamed in that case?



I do not know exactly.
 
I do not know exactly.

I am sure there will come a time when you will find out. After the initial shock leaves; it will turn to disapointment and anger.
 
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It is not in the interest of our corporate masters to shine a light on this institution.


who are the "corporate masters" can you please give us a list of names? talking points like that are meaningless regardless of which side they come from.
 
who are the "corporate masters" can you please give us a list of names? talking points like that are meaningless regardless of which side they come from.
It's not rocket science...who benefits the most from the Fed's power and secrecy?

Look at the top banks, find their CEO's/major share holders - there are at least some of your names.
 
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who are the "corporate masters" can you please give us a list of names? talking points like that are meaningless regardless of which side they come from.

I would love a clear explanation of who exactly are our corporate masters.:popcorn2:
 
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