The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 to advance Bessent’s nomination, clearing the way for a Senate floor vote in the coming days. Two Democrats — Sens. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Maggie Hassan ...

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Scott Bessent spoke about his economic plans while ... At the hearing, Wyden criticized Bessent, accusing him of avoiding paying into Medicare. “Make no mistake about it: those ultra-wealthy ...

Senate Democrats are gearing up for a fight against Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary ...

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The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation hearing for Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the U.S. Treasury Secretary. The Senate Finance Committee holds a confirmation ...

role on the Senate Finance Committee The Senate Finance Committee voted 16-11 on Tuesday morning to advance the nomination of Scott ... Bessent of avoiding paying nearly a million dollars in ...

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Tuesday to support Scott Bessent’s nomination as Treasury Secretary, clearing the way for his confirmation on the Senate ...