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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.

Jan 18, 2021

I completely agree with you, Senator Portman, that the Treasury Secretary has to be a voice for fiscal sanity.

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Jan 18, 2021

President-elect Biden has proposed increasing the corporate tax and making American companies that offshore jobs, reducing those incentives.

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Jan 18, 2021

Unfortunately, I fear we have some very difficult months ahead before the vaccine has been widely enough disseminated.

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Jan 18, 2021

Well, there is an advantage to funding the debt, especially when interest rates are very low, by issuing long-term debt.

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Jan 18, 2021

The availability of child care and paid leave greatly affects the ability of women to participate in the labor force.

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Jan 18, 2021

We really need to devise effective ways to work on this and support affordable housing.

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Jan 18, 2021

I am committed to leveraging the full powers and authorities of the Treasury Department to address issues of inequality as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Jan 18, 2021

I think in this economy, everyone needs access to a workplace retirement saving plan.

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Jan 18, 2021

It is very important that corporations and wealthy individuals pay their fair share.

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Jan 18, 2021

It is women who have suffered a disproportionate loss in jobs, who have a disproportionate burden of caring for children.

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