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Janet Yellen: “Since taking office 2 months ago, we have been expediting relief to areas of greatest need, for example, small…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
Since taking office 2 months ago, we have been expediting relief to areas of greatest need, for example, small businesses and especially the smallest small businesses, which are disproportionately owned by women and people of color.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Highlighting efforts to provide relief to small businesses owned by women and minorities.

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