Fed Chair Fight Continues; Charges Planned in 'Whale' Case

08/14/13

Receiving Wide Coverage ...

Yellen v. Summers: The growing controversy over who will succeed Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke garnered more attention in the major papers. The Journal focused on behind-the-scenes efforts by the White House to "quash the campaign" by Senate Democrats, who have been pressuring President Obama to nominate Fed Vice Chairman Janet Yellen. Apparently, the "message" has been received. "In recent days, top Democratic senators have vowed to support whomever he picks." Not getting...

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