GOP Leaves Biden's Fed Nominees in Limbo Over Raskin

The Senate is facing delays in confirming Fed nominees due to Republican opposition, particularly against Sarah Bloom Raskin. The Republicans are blocking her nomination over concerns about her past work at a fintech company. Sherrod Brown, the committee chair, plans to group the nominees together, but the Republicans demand more answers from Raskin. This standoff could prolong the confirmation process for weeks.

What is causing the delay in the confirmation hearings for the Federal Reserve nominees?

• A weeklong Senate recess

• A lack of nominees

• A natural disaster

• A government shutdown

Who is attempting to block the progress of Sarah Bloom Raskin's nomination?

• The President

• Republicans

• The Federal Reserve

• Democrats

What strategy does Sherrod Brown plan to use for the nominees?

• Postponing the hearings indefinitely

• Separate hearings for each nominee

• Looping all nominees together

• Holding a public vote

What information do Republicans seek from Sarah Bloom Raskin?

• Her educational background

• Her personal finances

• Her political affiliations

• Her work at a fintech company

What is the potential consequence of the Republicans' demands for more information?

• A change in the committee chair

• A reduction in the number of nominees

• A prolonged delay in the confirmation process

• Immediate approval of nominees