Forbes Breaking News, Released on 3/1/24

On the Senate floor, Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) put forward an amendment that would stop the Federal Reserve from being able to buy the debt of individual states.

Dr. Rand Paul is the junior United States Senator for Kentucky. Elected in 2010, he has proven to be an outspoken champion for constitutional liberties and fiscal responsibility, and a warrior against government overreach. A graduate of Duke University School of Medicine, Rand was a practicing ophthalmologist in Bowling Green, Ky., for 17 years. Rand has been a vocal advocate for term limits, a balanced-budget amendment, a Read the Bills Act, and an audit of the Federal Reserve. He has gained prominence for his independent positions on many political issues. He is the son of former Republican Congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul of Texas. Rand wrote the books Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans are Being Harassed, Abused, and Imprisoned by the Fedsand The Tea Party Goes to Washington.