emergencies

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According to Warsh, quantitative easing is appropriate during emergencies but should be reversed during normal times to avoid inappropriate interference with the Treasury Department’s implementation of fiscal policies authorized by Congress.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Trump administration also used the Defense Production Act, a Cold War-era law allowing presidents to speed up the flow of goods in emergencies, to allow oil producer Sable Offshore to restart an offshore pipeline.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The congressmen who helped secure the new funding said they are hopeful that both projects will help stabilize the land and, ideally, help prevent future emergencies and hazards.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Higher transport and fuel costs "disproportionately affect people in emergencies", including refugees and displaced people, the agency said.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“That whistle is for emergencies only!” he shouted.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones