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Janet Yellen: “We welcome strong growth. The Fed is not trying to stifle growth.”

On the recordNovember 28, 2017
We welcome strong growth. The Fed is not trying to stifle growth.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Clarifying the Fed's stance on supporting economic growth.

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