Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial?

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Who is Fed nominee Stephen Miran, and why is he so controversial?

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Stephen Miran, who has served in both Trump administrations, said he will not resign from the White House if confirmed to the Federal Reserve Board, further stoking concerns about its independence.
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