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Janet Yellen: It is very important that the Federal Reserve... be allowed to make independent policy decisions that are shielded from…

On the recordNovember 28, 2017
It is very important that the Federal Reserve... be allowed to make independent policy decisions that are shielded from short-term political pressure.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Highlights the importance of Fed's independence from political influence.

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