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Janet Yellen: “I would be concerned about capping it when we know the needs of the state and local governments alone come close to…”

On the recordAugust 31, 2020
I would be concerned about capping it when we know the needs of the state and local governments alone come close to that.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen expresses concern over limiting relief funding amid economic needs.

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