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WH: Wide Acclaim for President Trump’s Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair

  President Donald J. Trump  announced  his nomination of Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.  Mr. Warsh is exceptionally well-prepared to lead the world’s most influential central bank, with a distinguished background including degrees from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, prior roles as a Morgan Stanley executive and top economic advisor to the Bush Administration, and service as the youngest-ever Federal Reserve Governor — where he helped steer the institution through the 2008 financial crisis.   The nomination has drawn widespread praise from lawmakers, business leaders, financial experts, and industry voices across the spectrum:   Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Chairman Tim Scott : “The Federal Reserve’s decisions touch every American household, from mortgage rates to retirement savings, and President Trump has been clear that bringing accountability and credibili...