Despite being heralded by the Nobel Committee for his groundbreaking work with applications in a wide range of areas like unemployment and housing, Peter's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors continues to be held up by a partisan minority in the Senate. Obstructing a nominee as well-qualified as Peter in a time of economic crisis is a harmful attempt to score political points that hurts our middle class and our broader economic recovery. The President urges members of the Senate to confirm not only Peter Diamond, but also Judge Albert Diaz to the Fourth Circuit Court, Jack Lew to our budget office, and the dozens of other nominees who are being blocked so they can help carry out the people's business and move this country forward.