Obama to nominate community banker to Fed board of governors

Move follows criticism of several academics in top roles at the central bank

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Allan Landon

US president Barack Obama will nominate a community banker to the Federal Reserve board of governors amid growing bipartisan criticism over the lack of practical experience among its members.

Obama intends to nominate Allan Landon, a partner of Hawaii's Community BanCapital, The White House said in a statement yesterday.

"Allan Landon has the proven experience, judgement and deep knowledge of the financial system to serve at the Federal Reserve during this important time for our economy," the

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