Bradley George

Federal prosecutors were looking into Powell's role authorizing a multi-billion dollar renovation of Fed headquarters.

Tillis said the probe was politically motivated.

and he threatened to block the nomination of Kevin Warsh.

The Justice Department announced an end to the investigation last week.

Speaking to NBC's Meet the Press, Tillis says he's satisfied.

So this will allow Mr. Warsh to move on with his confirmation on time.

Tillis says Warsh is qualified for the job and would have already been confirmed if it wasn't for the investigation into Powell.

With Republicans' slim majority, Tillis' support is critical for advancing the nomination.

A vote is set for this week.

For NPR News, I'm Bradley George in Chapel Hill.

Federal prosecutors were looking into Powell's role authorizing a multibillion-dollar renovation of Fed headquarters.

Tillis said the probe was politically motivated, and he threatened to block the nomination of Kevin Warsh.

The Justice Department announced an end to the investigation last week.

Speaking to NBC's Meet the Press, Tillis says he's satisfied.

So this will allow Mr. Warsh to move on with his confirmation on time.

Tillis says Warsh is qualified for the job and would have already been confirmed if it wasn't for the investigation into Powell.

With Republicans' slim majority, Tillis' support is critical for advancing the nomination.

A vote is set for this week.

For NPR News, I'm Bradley George in Chapel Hill.

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