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Fed to meet this week amid economic crisis

Powell will likely face questions about the extraordinary lending actions the Fed has taken

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |April 27, 2020

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Fed activates Main Street lending program Fed activates Main Street lending program

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Fed activates Main Street lending program

The $2.3 trillion in loans will target American households, businesses and local governments

By Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press |April 9, 2020

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Federal Reserve introduces new lending to smooth out Treasury market Federal Reserve introduces new lending to smooth out Treasury market

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Federal Reserve introduces new lending to smooth out Treasury market

The program lets foreign central banks convert Treasuries to cash without having to sell them

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 31, 2020

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Fed ramps up effort to aid economy

The central bank says it will buy as much government debt as it deems necessary

By Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press |March 23, 2020

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