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Janet Yellen: Anything that affects U.S. tax law must be enacted by the U.S. Congress. So, Congress plays a critical role.

On the recordJune 15, 2021
Anything that affects U.S. tax law must be enacted by the U.S. Congress. So, Congress plays a critical role.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes Congress's essential role in tax law changes.

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