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Janet Yellen

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Janet Louise Yellen is an American economist currently serving as the 78th United States Secretary of the Treasury, a position she has held since January 26, 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party and has a distinguished career in economic policy and public service. Yellen previously served as the Chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2018, becoming the first woman to hold that role. During her tenure at the Federal Reserve, she focused on issues such as unemployment and inflation, advocating for policies aimed at economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis.

Apr 5, 2022

We have put sanctions in place on China with respect to forced labor and Xinjiang and provocations with Hong Kong.

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Nov 30, 2021

I certainly learned a lot from the IEA report and have no basis to question their judgment.

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Nov 30, 2021

Our economic recovery is on track. We are averaging half-a-million new jobs per month since January.

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Nov 30, 2021

We would agree with the CBO analysis that led to a score of a $367 billion deficit over 10 years.

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Nov 30, 2021

November has been a very significant month for our economy, and Congress is a large part of the reason why.

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Nov 29, 2021

Our economic recovery is on track. We are averaging half-a-million new jobs per month since January, and GDP now exceeds its prepandemic levels.

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Nov 29, 2021

America must pay its bills on time and in full.

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Nov 29, 2021

I believe that it will succeed in having that impact.

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Nov 29, 2021

Build Back Better is the right economic decision for many reasons.

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Nov 29, 2021

It is clear that what has separated us from that counterfactual are the bold relief measures Congress has enacted during the crisis.

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