Democrats’ Covid Cases Threaten to Delay Fed, FTC Confirmations
The confirmation of Federal Reserve nominee Lisa Cook is expected to be delayed as a trio of Democrats, including Vice President Kamala Harris, have confirmed Covid-19.
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A trio of Covid-19 cases among Democrats is expected to delay Senate plans to confirm Federal Reserve nominee Lisa Cook and Federal Trade Commission nominee Alvaro Bedoya this week.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who also serves as the tie-breaking Senate president, Finance Chairman Ron Wyden and Senator Chris Murphy -- all Democrats -- announced Tuesday they have tested positive for Covid, meaning Democrats don’t have the ability to confirm nominees if every Republican votes against a candidate in the 50-50 Senate.