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Just What Is The Federal Reserve Board?

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The Federal Reserve Board is often in the news and it's because they play a significant role in determining this country's monetary policy. But, just who makes up this important body? And why should you care about who they are and what they do? That's the topic on Sound Money. WGLT's Willis Kern has more.

Willis is a Bloomington, IL, native. During his senior year at Bloomington High School, he finished third in the "Radio Speaking" division of the state speech contest, the only year he competed.