Trump set to nominate Michelle Bowman as Fed’s top bank supervisor

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  If confirmed, she is likely to usher in a more hands-off approach to financial regulation than her predecessor’s.
  
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  Trump taps Michelle Bowman as Fed vice-chair for supervision

  Champion of light regulation expected to be welcomed by Wall Street
  
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  Dave Weldon, former lawmaker and vaccine critic, faces Senate grilling for CDC director nomination

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  Powell Says the Fed Is in No Hurry to Adjust Rates Amid Trump Policy Uncertainty

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  Los Angeles Times - 2h

• Fed chief Jay Powell plays down growth worries after jobs report disappoints

  Chair says US central bank in no ‘hurry’ to cut interest rates at end of turbulent week for Wall Street
  
  Financial Times - 5d
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  Stirtz, Banks lead Drake past Bradley 63-48 for third straight Missouri Valley championship

  Bennett Stirtz scored 24 points, Tavion Banks added 13 and top-seeded Drake defeated No. 2-seed Bradley 63-48 to win Arch Madness for the third consecutive time
  
  ABC News - 3d

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