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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Long before today’s debates over the national debt and fiscal policy, America’s first Treasury Secretary, Alexander Hamilton, laid the foundation for a strong financial future by harnessing the power of tariffs to pay down debt and unify a young nation.
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Ridgewood NJ, as Americans celebrate Independence Day, many are reflecting on the nation’s founding ideals—and whether the United States today truly lives up to them. According to a recent Rasmussen Reports national survey, only 36% of American adults believe that the Founding Fathers would consider the United States a success if they returned today. In contrast, 41% think the Founders would see modern America as a failure, with the rest unsure.
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, as the U.S. economy grapples with market uncertainty and persistent inflation, questions are swirling about whether a future President Donald Trump could fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell before his term ends in 2026. Legally speaking, the answer remains murky—but the political and financial implications are massive.
