Senator Carper Believes In Lew As OMB Director

Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) released the following statement after he voted to confirm Jacob “Jack” Lew for the role of Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 

 

“As our national deficit continues to grow, it is up to the Administration and Congress to work together to regain control of our budget and put this country’s fiscal house in order,” he said. “We need a strong leader to work with the President and Congress to do just that. I am confident that Jack Lew can - and will - effectively fill that role. There is no silver bullet to solving our nation’s financial woes, but I trust that Mr. Lew can outline initiatives and guide policies that can continue to chip away at the monstrous debt our nation has incurred and lay the groundwork for long-term, money-saving programs and practices. I will work with my colleagues in the full Senate to see to his swift and fair confirmation.”

Zients Will Be Acting OMB Chief

Jeffrey Zients, currently deputy director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), will be acting director for a few weeks while the nominee for the position, Jack Lew awaits confirmation.  The position was formerly held by Peter Orszag, whose last day as Director is today…

- Philip Bunnell