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‘We want to help families plan for their future. We want to get the economy going again and growing again. Most of all, we want to take more money out of Washington’s pockets, and put more money in the pockets of the middle class.’

‘We’re currently considering men and women who have been nominated to serve in many different roles at many different agencies. The one thing they all share in common is this: They’re ready to get to work, and the sooner we confirm them the sooner they can get on the job for our country.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement after meeting with President Trump’s nominee for Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jay Powell:

“I enjoyed our meeting and learning more about Jay’s vision for the Federal Reserve and our nation’s monetary policy as our economic recovery continues. We also discussed ways to help make the Fed more transparent and accountable to Congress and the public. I look forward to supporting his nomination.”

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