: Three Federal Reserve Board nominees approved by Senate panel

Three nominees for the Federal Reserve Board were approved unanimously by a Senate banking panel, paving the way for full Senate confirmation. Current board Gov. Philip Jefferson was approved to become vice chairman of the Fed. Gov Lisa Cook was approved for a full term. And new nominee Adriana Kugler was also approved for an open governor’s slot. She would take her seat at the Fed upon full Senate confirmation.

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