Home Business Former Fed chairs say U.S. central bank must be free of 'political... Business Former Fed chairs say U.S. central bank must be free of 'political pressures' By Genpie - August 6, 2019 191 0 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp The four living former chairs of the Federal Reserve on Monday called for the U.S. central bank to remain free to work independently and without fear of political reprisals in a rare joint public statement.