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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.

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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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

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

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Nov 4, 2021

Our economy has needed updated roads, ports, and broadband networks for many years now, and I am very grateful that on the night of November 5, members of both parties came together to pass the largest infrastructure package in American…

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Oct 18, 2021

Ultimately, the reason that the United States dollar is the reserve currency in the world is because people trust the United States economy.

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Oct 18, 2021

a default on the U.S. debt would be catastrophic from the standpoint of our credibility

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Oct 5, 2021

If Congress doesn’t raise what’s called the debt ceiling by October 18th, it could trigger a recession.

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Oct 4, 2021

failing to raise the debt ceiling would lead to, 'a catastrophe,'

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Sep 29, 2021

I couldn't possibly think of a better way to honor Harriet Tubman's legacy and her courage in fighting for the freedom of enslaved people and women's right to vote than seeing her on the $20 bill.

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Sep 29, 2021

Republicans and Democrats need to share that responsibility.

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