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How the Federal Reserve gained independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell this weekend said that the Justice Department's investigation into him is a major test of the central bank's independence, which has been the norm since 1951. CBS News' Lindsey Reiser explains how the Fed became independent. Then, CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on lawmaker reaction to the probe.
Jan 13 (04:10)
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