Sep 22, 2021

Meet the Fed’s circle of power: The board of governors

The Fed can't make grants. That's Congress' job. "These are lending powers, not spending powers," Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

Also today: We explore how the anti-abortion law in Texas could have an effect on recruiting in the tech industry. We also examine how some hospital systems still face overwhelming odds in the fight against COVID-19.

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What's the role of the Fed's board of governors?

Nancy Marshall Genzer tells us a little more about the Fed's leadership.

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Could new Texas anti-abortion law hamper high tech recruitment?

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Sep 22, 2021

One Austin high tech entrepreneur said he's already hearing from potential workers who have questions about whether the state is a good cultural fit.

Abortion rights activists rally at the Texas State Capitol on Sep. 11, in Austin, Texas.

Jordan Vonderhaar via Getty Images

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Hospitals of all sizes struggle as COVID patients overwhelm capacity

by Blake Farmer

Sep 22, 2021

As smaller hospitals try to find beds, large medical facilities in some areas are straining to find the staff to handle patients in need of high-level care.

A COVID-19 patient uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine to help her breathe in a COVID holding pod at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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