standpat
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Notably, there was only a single dissent from the FOMC’s standpat decision, from Fed governor Stephen Miran, who has been vociferous in calling for sharp rate reductions.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
By the time she has finished turning over her unsavory material its odor is strong enough to make even a standpat Congressman hold his nose.
From Time Magazine Archive
Along with its legislative record, each Congress writes its own short hand label: innovative or standpat, Micawberish or Scroogian, spineless or rebellious.
From Time Magazine Archive
Backed by labor and Oklahoma's Democratic tradition, he denounced Rizley's standpat record in Congress, shouted out his own down-the-line support of Franklin Roosevelt's poli cies.
From Time Magazine Archive
It was all as simple as beating a standpat Congressman.
From At Good Old Siwash by Fitch, George
