PANews August 21 news, Federal Reserve Governor Cook stated: "I learned from the media that Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Furlong posted on social media that he is making a criminal referral regarding a mortgage application from four years ago, and that was before I joined the Federal Reserve. I have no intention of being forced to resign due to some questions raised on Twitter and the bullying I have received. As a member of the Federal Reserve, I indeed take any questions about my personal financial history seriously, so I am gathering accurate information to answer any legitimate inquiries and provide facts." Furlong also quickly responded, stating: "Ms. Cook, write whatever you or your lawyer want. The basis for your exposure is the mortgage documents, not Twitter."