WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester issued the following press release:
Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), member of the Senate Banking Committee, today voted against the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. She released the following statement:
"The Federal Reserve plays an important role. For families I represent, it's not just about promoting economic growth; it's about the Federal Reserve seeing what people are experiencing and making decisions that reflect that reality. It's about paying attention to Main Street, not just Wall Street. While American families confront increasing financial hardship, the country needs an independent Federal Reserve committed to making im...