Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) declined to question FHFA Acting Director Edward DeMarco during Tuesday's House Financial Services hearing, citing "media speculation over the weekend."

The congressman was referring to reports he is on a short list of possible nominees to replace DeMarco and take the position on a permanent basis.

DeMarco has been acting director of the agency for three and a half years.

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