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Weekly Wrap: 8 years since Obama’s stimulus package

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal talks with Leigh Gallagher of Fortune and Sudeep Reddy of Politico.

Leigh Gallagher of Fortune and Sudeep Reddy of Politico join Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal to discuss the week’s business and economic news. This week, they talk about the Federal Reserve: Chair Janet Yellen’s trip to the Hill, Daniel Tarullo’s resignation from the board of governors and how President Donald Trump will tackle forming a new Fed. Also, eight years ago today, then-President Barack Obama signed an $800 billion stimulus package. Why hasn’t Trump followed through with any direct action for the economy yet? 

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