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Janet Yellen: “I strongly support the Fed's dual mandate and pay close attention to both inflation and employment at all times.”

On the recordJuly 14, 2010
I strongly support the Fed's dual mandate and pay close attention to both inflation and employment at all times.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the importance of balancing employment and inflation in monetary policy.

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