It might not be a surprise to find a smile on the face of Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke when he appears before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday. It looks to be the last time he will have to face off against Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas).
While unforeseen events could always compel Bernanke's return to testify, his delivery of his semi-annual report on the nation’s monetary policy may mark the final time Paul will have the chance to take swings at his least favorite institution, as the lawmaker is retiring at the close of the rapidly dwindling session.
