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Rep. Kevin Brady on September's Employment Report

“Today’s report tells us that the economy is standing still. In testimony before the Joint Economic Committee, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke stated that overall, the recent recession was ‘even deeper’ and the recovery even ‘weaker’ than many experts anticipated.” “After you factor out the gains of...

Vice Chairman Brady's second round of questions during "Economic Situation" hearing

Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, Kevin Brady, asks Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke about the transparency of the Fed and the the value of the dollar and trade barriers and how they effect the trade deficit with China.

Vice Chairman Brady's Opening Statement at JEC Hearing 10.4.11

Rep. Kevin Brady, Vice Chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, presents his opening statement to the JEC and witness Ben Bernanke Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System during the JEC hearing "The Economic Outlook" on October 4, 2011.

Rep. Brady Questions Chairman Ben Bernanke

JEC Vice Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) questions Chairman Ben Bernanke on how issues in Europe will effect the United States, and what tools the Fed would use to mitigate the effects of any financial crisis in Europe on the US.

Hearing: "The Economic Outlook"

Washington, DC – Chairman Casey, I join with you in welcoming Chairman Bernanke to today’s hearing on the economic outlook. Ominous clouds are gathering. Economic growth is nearly stagnant. We have 6.8 million fewer payroll jobs today than when the recession began in December 2007, according to t...

Senator DeMint questions Chairman Benranke at JEC Hearing "The Economic Situation"

Sen. DeMint (R-SC) points out the unprecedented action of the Federal Reserve over the past few years. Questioning about how much did the Fed's balance sheet increased as a result of the Fed's dual mandate of price stability and to maximize employment.

Statement of Vice Chairman Kevin Brady

Washington, DC – Chairman Casey, I join with you in welcoming Chairman Bernanke to today’s hearing on the economic outlook. Ominous clouds are gathering. Economic growth is nearly stagnant. We have 6.8 million fewer payroll jobs today than when the recession began in December 2007, according to t...

Hearing Announcement: "The Economic Situation"

A hearing before the Joint Economic Committee will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 10:00 a.m. in room G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Witness: The Honorable Ben Bernanke, Chairman, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Chairman Bob Casey presiding.

Vice Chairman Kevin Brady's Opening Statement at JEC Hearing Sept. 21, 2011

Mr. Brady's presents his opening statement to the JEC and witnesses during the JEC hearing " Manufacturing in the USA: How U.S. Trade Policy Offshores Jobs". He emphasizes the need for U.S. trade policy to allow U.S. to play on a level field to help promote growth and jobs.

Mr. Brady's First Round of Questioning during JEC hearing on Manufacturing Trade

JEC Vice Chairman Rep. Brady, questions witnesses during the JEC hearing, "Manufacturing in the USA: How U.S. Trade Policy Offshore Jobs". Mr. Brady, focuses on what disadvantages US regulations present to domestic businesses.