Just weeks into his job as chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin M. Warsh has embraced some of the central bank’s conventions while signaling seismic shifts ahead.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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How Warsh Has Begun to Change the Fed
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Marianne Lake, a Potential Dimon Successor, Leaves JPMorgan
The New York Times – Business:Another potential successor, Marianne Lake, is leaving JPMorgan, as the longstanding chief executive enters his third decade atop the bank.
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Trump’s Pick for Top I.R.S. Lawyer Works at Firm That Represents Him
The New York Times – Business:James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters.
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KFF’s Chief Executive to Retire
The New York Times – Business:Drew Altman, who transformed KFF from a little-known family foundation to a major source of U.S. health policy research, will step down at the end of the year.
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BP Ousts Chairman, Citing ‘Serious Concerns’ Over Conduct
The New York Times – Business:The British oil group said that Albert Manifold had been removed, after concerns were raised “related to important governance standards, oversight and conduct.”
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As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’
The New York Times – Business:Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.
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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
The New York Times – Business:President Trump’s pick to replace Jerome H. Powell takes the helm at a highly uncertain moment for the economy and with heightened concern about the Federal Reserve’s ability to operate independently.
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Rich Danker, RFK Jr.’s Top Spokesman, Resigns in Protest Over New Vaping Policy
The New York Times – Business:In a letter to President Trump, the spokesman, Rich Danker, said allowing the sale of flavored e-cigarettes would enhance their appeal to children.
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F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After Weeks of Pressure
The New York Times – Business:The agency’s top food official will step in as acting commissioner, after Dr. Makary’s tumultuous run as the nation’s top food, drug, tobacco and medical device regulator.
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Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary
The New York Times – Business:Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.
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Disney Posts Strong Earnings Despite Slowdown in Park Visitors
The New York Times – Business:Disney parks are closely watched as a bellwether for consumer confidence.