East Idaho Times

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee has moved forward with the nomination of Michael Faulkender for the position of Deputy Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The committee voted 14-13 in favor.

Chairman Mike Crapo expressed his support for Faulkender, stating, “Mr. Faulkender’s years of public and private sector experience and impressive academic credentials make him the quintessential pick for this role. I look forward to his nomination being considered by the full Senate as we continue our important work to prevent a massive tax hike on American families and businesses.”

The vote was close, with a narrow margin separating supporters from those opposed. The next step is consideration by the full Senate.