(The Center Square) – Kevin Warsh, an economist and former member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, is now chair of the central bank, replacing longtime chair, Jerome Powell.
Warsh was sworn in at the White House Friday with a large crowd in attendance after completing the confirmation process.
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