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Janet Yellen: “I do have concern about where we are going unless we undertake some significant steps to reduce the budget deficit.”

On the recordApril 29, 2024
I do have concern about where we are going unless we undertake some significant steps to reduce the budget deficit.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen expresses concern over future budget deficits without significant action.

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