confirmation
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In 1978, when the confirmation of Arthur Burns’s successor was delayed by several weeks, the Justice Department and the Fed reached opposite conclusions about who had the authority to fill the gap.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
His confirmation hearing is scheduled for April 21.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The Senate Banking Committee will hold a confirmation hearing next week for Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s Fed chair nominee.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Even if Warsh performs well before the committee, there is no clear path to a confirmation vote on the Senate floor.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
She looked at the boy for confirmation, and though part of him really wanted to nod, out of loyalty to Maya-Jade he did not.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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