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On the recordFebruary 14, 2017
I think that involves very detailed intervention in monetary policymaking that compromises independence.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen warns against compromising the independence of the Federal Reserve through certain legislative initiatives.

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