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Janet Yellen: “I am very disturbed and have spoken out for many years about the disturbing trend toward rising inequality.”

On the recordNovember 28, 2017
I am very disturbed and have spoken out for many years about the disturbing trend toward rising inequality.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen expresses concern over rising inequality and its implications.

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