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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

We must create an economy that works for everyone.

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Aug 31, 2020

I would be concerned about capping it when we know the needs of the state and local governments alone come close to that.

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Aug 31, 2020

Without congressional action, Americans will suffer, and the overall economy could degrade from its current slow rebound in growth to no growth at all.

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Jul 16, 2020

Get the pandemic under control, and economic recovery will follow.

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Jul 16, 2020

the spending is absolutely needed for more pain not to be extended throughout the economy

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Feb 28, 2018

I am personally concerned about the U.S. debt situation.

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Nov 28, 2017

I think these programs are deserving of emphasis and can be very successful.

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Nov 28, 2017

This should be a very significant concern.

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Nov 28, 2017

I am very worried about the sustainability of the U.S. debt trajectory.

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Nov 28, 2017

I think that Dodd-Frank provided an excellent roadmap to a series of changes that have led to a far safer and sounder banking system.

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Nov 28, 2017

I would urge you to remain focused on it.

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