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Jul 21, 2020

Senators vote today on a controversial choice for the Fed

Judy Shelton and Christopher Waller are nominees for the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors. Plus, European leaders reach a deal on an economic rescue package. And, a surge in French home sales as Parisians make their countryside moves permanent.

Judy Shelton, nominee for the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors. — Judy Shelton, nominee for the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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Segments From This Episode

Senate Banking Committee today votes on two nominees to the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors
Karen Petrou, managing partner at Federal Financial Analytics, has more on what the votes might mean.
European leaders strike deal on COVID-19 recovery fund
by Sabri Ben-Achour, Victoria Craig and Alex Schroeder
John Thys/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
EU leaders have officially signed off on a plan to distribute $850 billion to member countries.
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Some Parisians consider leaving the city permanently in the wake of COVID-19
by John Laurenson
Christophe Archambault/AFP via Getty Images
Realtors see an increase in demand for homes outside the city.
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David Brancaccio Host
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Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Daniel Shin Producer
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Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
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