Category: National Economic Council

Lael Brainard Named Top White House Economist as Biden Reshapes Economic Team

February 14, 2023
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard will step down from her position and serve as President Joe Biden’s top economist, the White House said on Tuesday. Brainard will serve as the new head of the National Economic Council (NEC), succeeding Brian Deese, who recently announced his resignation. President Biden also named long-time associate Jared Bernstein…

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Biden Economic Adviser Brian Deese is Leaving White House Post

February 2, 2023
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A day after a ceremony where he praised outgoing Chief of Staff Ron Klain and welcomed his replacement Jeff Zients, President Joe Biden confirmed on Feb. 2 that National Economic Council Director Brian Deese will step down from his post. As Biden’s top White House economic adviser for the past two years, Deese helped coordinate…

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Capitol Report (July 26): Trump Returns to Washington, Pence Competes for Spotlight

July 26, 2022
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Former President Donald Trump is back in Washington for the first time since leaving office, as a potential 2024 rival gives a speech on the same day. What are their messages to the American people? Law and order and border security are two key issues that will drive voters to the voting booth this November….

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Biden Announces New Picks for White House Economic Advisory Team

December 22, 2020
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has announced several more prospective picks for the National Economic Council (NEC), a body that advises the U.S. president on domestic and foreign economic policy. Biden and running-mate Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) said in a statement to reporters on Monday that they would appoint David Kamin, a former Obama official,…

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