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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
Every Fed Chair that I can remember has come and told Congress that this is a looming problem with serious economic consequences.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

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Yellen emphasizes the urgency of addressing long-term debt and deficit issues.

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