Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor ahead of FOMC meeting
The Trump administration successfully placed an aide on the Fed board while pressuring other members to resign.
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The Trump administration successfully placed an aide on the Fed board while pressuring other members to resign.
The U.S. Senate confirmed Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors in a narrow 48-47 vote. Miran, a current White House official, faces scrutiny over his independence as the Trump administration pressures the Fed to lower interest rates.
sole Republican vote against confirmation
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critic of Miran's independence
critic of Miran's independence
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