I think in this economy, everyone needs access to a workplace retirement saving plan.
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.
Sanctions are a critically important tool to address cybersecurity and other threats.
It is essential that we put the Federal budget on the path that is sustainable
I strongly agree with your view that it is necessary for U.S. companies to be globally competitive.
I believe in a strong and equitable U.S. economy that delivers good jobs with rising wages for all Americans.
People worry about a K-shaped recovery, but well before COVID-19 infected a single American, we were living in a K-shaped economy, one where wealth built upon wealth, while working families fell farther and farther behind.
We will certainly give priority to studying this issue and coming up with ideas about what should be done.
The focus now is not on tax increases. It is on programs to help us through the pandemic.
I feel this is a really critical area, both because of the pandemic and longer-term.
The largest corporations that have access to capital markets have not had trouble raising money.
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.
It will be my core focus, if I am confirmed as Treasury Secretary, to focus on the needs of America's workers.
If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed, I would strive to be a good partner in that work.
Nothing is more important to the future of housing in the United States than what we do with Fannie and Freddie.
I certainly believe in a fair and progressive tax code where wealthy individuals and corporations pay their fair share.
We need to invest in our infrastructure. We need to invest in R&D. We need to invest in training and workforce development.





