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Janet Yellen: “I think relief that we provide to those who are in the greatest need, and to small businesses, has the best chance of…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
I think relief that we provide to those who are in the greatest need, and to small businesses, has the best chance of providing both relief to those who have been so badly affected by the pandemic.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen advocates for targeted relief to support those most affected by the pandemic.

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