US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair:
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Kevin Warsh Confirmation Nears After DOJ Probe EndsWarsh’s Senate approval is expected before May 15 after DOJ dropped its criminal inquiry into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
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- Senator Thom Tillis has agreed to advance the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair.
- This follows the Justice Department’s decision to end its investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- Warsh promises to reform monetary policy and enhance coordination with the Treasury Department.
- The Senate aims to confirm Warsh before Powell’s term expires on May 15 amid a tight schedule.
I am prepared to move on with the confirmation of Mr. Warsh.— Tillis said on NBC's Meet the Press that he would move forward with Warsh's confirmation as Fed chair.
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