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'Didn't hear an utterance about politics': Fed chair bats away midterm talk after rate decision

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh pushed back Wednesday on any suggestion that next week's midterm elections had a role in the Fed's decision to keep interest rates steady . He also dodged multiple questions on political topics and pressure coming his way from the Oval Office. But it wasn't for a lack of trying from the assembled reporters. "I appreciate the question, but I'm not going to be responding to quotes from public officials," Warsh said during a press conference when presented with