Blackwells criticizes Disney rival Trian, calls its nominees the only qualified candidates
By Sheila Dang and Dawn Chmielewski (Reuters) – Hedge fund Blackwells criticized rival Walt Disney activist shareholder Trian Fund Management on Monday, saying the Nelson Peltz-led firm had “not offered a single…
US Senate committee to consider Biden’s Republican nominees to FTC
(Reuters) – A U.S. Senate committee will meet next week to consider President Joe Biden’s nomination of Virginia Solicitor General Andrew Ferguson and Utah Solicitor General Melissa Holyoak to fill Republican slots…
‘Disqualifying’: GOP Senator’s Hold On Pentagon Nominees Is Keeping Out Left-Wing ‘Diversity’ Advocates
‘Disqualifying’: GOP Senator’s Hold On Pentagon Nominees Is Keeping Out Left-Wing ‘Diversity’ Advocates Jake Smith on August 19, 2023 A number of the Pentagon’s military nominees currently blocked by Republican Alabama Sen.…
Senate banking panel to vote on Fed nominees Wednesday
(Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Banking Committee will vote on Wednesday on whether to advance President Joe Biden’s pick for the Federal Reserve’s next vice chair, current Fed Governor Philip Jefferson, for…
Biden’s Judicial Nominees Are Getting Confirmed Faster Than Trump’s Did
Biden’s Judicial Nominees Are Getting Confirmed Faster Than Trump’s Did Arjun Singh on June 28, 2023 Senate Democrats have confirmed 100 new federal judges nominated by President Joe Biden to U.S. District…
‘I Hire For Diversity’: Pentagon Nominees Blocked By GOP Senator Are Pushing Left-Wing Initiatives To Reshape Military
‘I Hire For Diversity’: Pentagon Nominees Blocked By GOP Senator Are Pushing Left-Wing Initiatives To Reshape Military Micaela Burrow on June 25, 2023 Several of the military officers whose promotions are held…
Fed nominees stress importance of inflation, job mandates in Senate hearing
By Michael S. Derby (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve officials and a labor economist who aspires to join their ranks told U.S. senators on Wednesday that they will set policy based on…
Fed nominees say their focus is on beating inflation
By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Federal Reserve policymakers and an economist nominated to join them on the Fed’s Washington-based board on Tuesday said their focus is on…
ISS recommends one of Sarissa’s three nominees for Alkermes board
By Svea Herbst-Bayliss NEW YORK (Reuters) – Proxy advisory firm Institutional Investor Services urged Alkermes shareholders to elect one of three director candidates proposed by activist hedge fund Sarissa Capital, arguing more…
Senate Dems Under Pressure To Nuke Longstanding Rule That Enables GOP To Thwart Biden’s Judicial Nominees
Senate Dems Under Pressure To Nuke Longstanding Rule That Enables GOP To Thwart Biden’s Judicial Nominees Katelynn Richardson on May 4, 2023 The Congressional Black Caucus is lobbying Senate Judiciary Chair Dick…
‘We’re Road Kill’: Independent Contractor Advocates Sound Alarm Over Biden Labor Nominee’s ‘Anti-Business’ Record
‘We’re Road Kill’: Independent Contractor Advocates Sound Alarm Over Biden Labor Nominee’s ‘Anti-Business’ Record Mary Lou Masters on April 19, 2023 Two groups that advocate for independent contractors and small businesses are…
Bucco: With Murphy’s Energy Extremism on Full Display, There Were No Republican Votes to Confirm His BPU Nominees Today
Comments from Sen. Anthony M. Bucco after a pair of Gov. Phil Murphy's nominees to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities failed to gain Senate confirmation.…
‘Holding Their Feet To The Fire’: Joe Manchin Defends Tanking Biden’s ‘Far Left’ Nominees
‘Holding Their Feet To The Fire’: Joe Manchin Defends Tanking Biden’s ‘Far Left’ Nominees Harold Hutchison on March 9, 2023 Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said Thursday he was keeping…
The 2023 CPAC Straw Poll Results Are In. Here Are The Prospective Nominees
The 2023 CPAC Straw Poll Results Are In. Here Are The Prospective Nominees Harold Hutchison on March 4, 2023 Attendees at the 2023 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) picked their choice for…
Brazil’s Haddad says central bank nominees not to be disclosed this week
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad told reporters on Monday that the names to head two top central bank positions would not be released by the government this week, when…
Rogers adds two independent directors after Starboard agreement
(Reuters) -Electronics materials maker Rogers Corp said on Monday it has entered into an agreement with activist investment firm Starboard Value LP to add two independent directors to the company’s board. The…
Yellen says World Bank nominee’s credentials will overcome selection criticism
By David Lawder BENGALURU (Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Saturday that she believes the strong qualifications of the U.S. nominee to lead the World Bank, ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay…
Japan govt to present BOJ nominees to parliament on Feb 14 -lawmaker
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s government will present its nominees for the new central bank governor and two deputies to parliament on Feb. 14, Tsuyoshi Takagi, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s parliament affairs…
Factbox-Oscar nominations 2023: nominees for 95th Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominations on Tuesday for the 95th Academy Awards. Winners will be revealed in Hollywood on March 12 in Los…
After final Trump-backed midterm loss, Senate Republicans bemoan weak nominees
By David Morgan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Republicans on Wednesday blamed their loss in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff election on several factors directly tied to former President Donald Trump, beginning with the scandal-plagued…
Alaska Senator to stall two Biden Pentagon nominees
By Mike Stone WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominees for industrial policy and weapons acquisition positions at the Pentagon will see their nomination process stalled, Republican U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan said…
Toshiba director defends board nominees from hedge fund shareholders
By Makiko Yamazaki and Yuki Nitta TOKYO – A Toshiba Corp external director on Tuesday rejected criticism that having two shareholder representatives would skew the board, as boardroom tensions at the troubled…
COVID threatens new U.S. Senate delays for Biden’s Fed, FTC nominees
By David Morgan WASHINGTON – An effort by U.S. Senate Democrats to move forward on President Joe Biden’s nominees for the Federal Reserve and Federal Trade Commission appeared headed for a second…
Exclusive-Biden’s latest judicial nominees dominated by public defenders
By Nate Raymond (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Wednesday moved to further diversify the federal bench in terms of demographics and job experience with five new judicial nominees, including two women…
White House calls on Senate to vote on Fed nominees this week
WASHINGTON – The White House on Monday called on the U.S. Senate to vote this week on its nominees to lead the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, saying doing so was critical…
U.S. Fed nominees move a step closer to confirmation
By David Morgan (Reuters) – President Joe Biden’s nominees to the Federal Reserve moved a step closer to confirmation Thursday after U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer entered procedural motions for two…
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