From WSJopinion: Policy makers in Washington have a choice between preserving a bloated federal government or putting America back on a path to limited government, writes Sean Fieler
Wonder Land: Some 50 years ago, Congress voted to insulate itself from external discipline, creating what one critic called 'congressional government.' Today it's up to House Republicans to remedy the 'chaos.' Images: AFP/Bettman via Getty Images Composite: Mark KellyA growing number of Democratic and Republican policy makers support creating a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, that would further empower the Federal Reserve.
Some lawmakers say a CBDC, which is a digital dollar issued by the Fed, could help stave off a debt crisis and preserve the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency. But it isn’t clear that a CBDC will do either. ItContinue reading your article with
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