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Powell Defends $2.4B Fed Renovation Amid Criticism

6/26/2025

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell passionately defended the $2.4 billion renovation of the aging Eccles building, highlighting safety and efficiency as top priorities. While Senator Tim Scott condemned the spending during tough economic times, Powell insisted that modern workspaces are essential for the Fed's mission, dismissing accusations of extravagance as misleading.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell passionately defended the $2.4 billion renovation of the aging Eccles building, highlighting safety and efficiency as top priorities. While Senator Tim Scott condemned the spending during tough economic times, Powell insisted that modern workspaces are essential for the Fed's mission, dismissing accusations of extravagance as misleading.