Serving As SEC Commissioner
In 1997, President Clinton nominated Carey to the Securities and Exchange Commission, to succeed outgoing commissioner, Steven Wallman. The Senate confirmed Carey on October 21, 1997, for a five-year term. As an SEC commissioner, Carey championed private accounts for the investment of government Social Security funds.
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