Obama Nominates Piwowar and Stein to SEC

The White House announced that it is nominating two individuals to seats on the SEC:

Michael Sean Piwowar, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2018, vice Troy A. Paredes, term expiring.  Mr. Piwowar is the chief Republican economist for the Senate Banking Committee.

Kara Marlene Stein, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for a term expiring June 5, 2017, vice Elisse Walter, term expired.  Ms. Stein is a legal counsel and senior policy adviser to Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.).