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Biden nominates Jefferson for Fed vice chair, Kugler to be first Hispanic governor

  • President Joe Biden will nominate Federal Reserve Governor Philip Jefferson to be vice chairman of the central bank's board.
  • Biden will also nominate Adriana Kugler for a vacant governor's seat, and she would be the first Latina on the board if confirmed.
  • Lisa Cook was renominated for another full term as governor.
  • The nominations aim to make the Fed's leadership more diverse and reflective of the country it serves.
  • The Senate must confirm all nominations before the individuals can take up their new roles at the Fed.
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