National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, one of the finalists for the Federal Reserve chair job, showed support Tuesday for central bank independence.
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Fed chair candidate Hassett says independence is 'really important,' candidates shouldn't be disqualified for being Trump's friend - CNBC
Hassett declined in a CNBC interview to directly address his own candidacy but said forging consensus is an important part of the job.
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