Kucinich Proposes Landmark Reform of Monetary Policy
Congressman Kucinich stated, "The staggeringly bad employment and economic numbers represent a massive problem which cries out for bold action. Rather than crossing our fingers and hoping that banks will finally lend some of the billions of public dollars they haven't thus far seen fit to lend, we can take action. My bill would replace the Federal Reserve System's dependence on private banks to create credit. In its place, a Monetary Authority under the Treasury Department would directly inject liquidity into the economy by purchasing much needed public infrastructure repair. Today, we have idle capital, millions of able-bodied but unemployed workers, unused equipment, and record low interest rates. These conditions are the best possible time to make a long-term investment in our nation's infrastructure. My bill would do exactly that."
See a copy of the legislation here.
www.progressohio.org/blog/2010/12/kucinich-proposes-landmark-reform-of-monetary-policy.html
Dec. 21, 2010