independence
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The independence of the Federal Reserve is “critical to good economic performance,” said Janet Yellen, former Fed chair and former Treasury secretary, and protecting it requires “ongoing effort” from people inside and outside the institution.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
This infrastructure unlocks the very independence Mr. Sasse champions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Sunday called the Federal Reserve’s independence “a priceless asset” that must be protected.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Court documents show that the spending started off at a relatively low level but began to increase in 2013 and 2014, the year of the Scottish independence referendum.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
His career, indeed his entire life, was made by the American Revolution; and he, in turn, had made American independence his life’s project.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing independence
The American Revolution - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
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