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Janet Yellen: This is about paying the bills that are already due and owing.

On the recordJune 22, 2021
This is about paying the bills that are already due and owing.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the importance of fulfilling existing financial obligations.

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