By
R. Mitchell on Nov 06, 2009 in
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Tags: Ben Bernanke, deflation, federal reserve, inflation, Paul Volcker, recession, recovery, U.S. economy
Quick, anyone remember who appointed Volcker to the Fed?
Jimmy Carter nominated Volcker in as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve. Congress approved it.
Volcker was appointed as Deputy Undersecretary of Monetary affairs in 1963 – during John F. Kennedy’s presidency.
Volcker is currently enjoying an assignment as a Presidential adviser at the request of President Obama.
All of Volcker’s major nominations were made by Democrats.