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Janet Yellen: My interpretation is that it is legal.

On the recordJune 21, 2016
My interpretation is that it is legal.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen confirms her belief in the legality of paying a premium on interest.

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