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On the recordMarch 23, 2021
There are no requirements by Government that I am aware of to force anyone to lend for any particular project or not to lend to businesses that are involved in carbon-emitting activities.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen clarifies that there are no government mandates on lending practices regarding carbon emissions.

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