Washington, Jan. 12 -- Rep. French Hill issued the following press release:
Rep. French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement regarding Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell:
"I've known Chairman Powell since we worked together at Treasury during the George H.W. Bush Administration. Then, as now, I know Mr. Powell to be a man of integrity with a strong commitment to public service. While over the years we have had our policy disagreements, I found him to be forthright, candid, and a person of the highest integrity.
"Pursuing criminal charges relating to his testimony on building renovations at a time when the nation's economy requires focus creates an unnecessary distraction. The Federal Reserve is led by strong, capable individu...