How do you become Director of the Mint? Part 3a: The Announcement
Once the White House Counsel’s Office clears the candidate, they notify the Office of Presidential Personnel (PPO) of approval for the Intent to Nominate.
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The South Dakota State Quarter Launch
The first time I officially unveiled a new coin design and put the coin into circulation was the South Dakota State Quarter.
Read More...How do you become Director of the Mint? Pt. 2b: My Clearance
Before the process could move forward, I had to fill out a binder full of forms.
Read More...How do you become Director of the Mint? Pt. 2a: Clearance Process
Your vetting process will not start and your nomination will not move forward until all the forms are completed and given to the White House Counsel’s Office.
Read More...“Only in America” pt. 2
I keep a photo of my daughter Nora with the President of the United States on my smart phone as a reminder of what a great country America is.
Read More...How do you become Director of the Mint? Part 1C: My Selection
It’s not many times in your life that you get two life changing blessings on the same day.
Read More...How do you become Director of the Mint? Part 1b: The President Approves
After the Treasury Secretary and Presidential Personnel select and interview their top candidate, the Presidential Personnel must make a recommendation.
Read More...How do you become Director of the Mint? Part 1a: The Selection Process
First post of a series on how one becomes Director of the United States Mint.
Read More...“Only in America” Pt. 1
Only in America could the American-born son of Chinese immigrants become the 38th Director of the United States Mint.
Read More...Reading the Federal Reserve Tea Leaves
There has been much prognostication on when the Federal Reserve will begin to curtail its expansionary monetary policy and its quantitative easing programs. What is really going on here?
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