Not being part of the negotiations does not mean not being consulted on the bill. Bernanke certainly seemed to argue for the initial bill which is apparently the basis for the final agreement.
He said in essence: ‘something needed to be done quick’ and hit the road back to the Hampton’s for an extended weekend.
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