Controversial Biden banking nominee faces skepticism from centrist Democrats

Published November 18, 2021 4:17pm ET



Key Democratic lawmakers expressed concern over President Joe Biden’s nominee for a key banking position during a confirmation hearing Thursday, indicating that confirmation will be difficult.

Sen. Jon Tester, a must-have vote for Democrats, said during a Banking Committee hearing for comptroller of the currency nominee Saule Omarova that he has worries about her views.

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