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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.

Jun 20, 2016

I think it could have significant economic consequences by launching a period of uncertainty.

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Jun 20, 2016

Only Congress has the authority to act to determine whether it is appropriate to amend Federal law governing marijuana possession, sales, and distribution.

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Jun 20, 2016

I don't want to overblow the likely impacts.

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Jun 20, 2016

I think our authority is extremely limited, and it would not be appropriate for us to give loans to Puerto Rico.

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Jun 20, 2016

I believe it is important to have a diverse group of policymakers who can bring different perspectives to bear.

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Jun 20, 2016

The one-size-fits-all approach by the Fed in the executive compensation rule is counter to the agency's own statements on thrift insurers.

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Jun 20, 2016

unemployment rates for lower skilled workers and workers in goods producing industries are around twice as high as those for highly skilled workers

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Jun 20, 2016

Only Congress can determine whether it is appropriate to amend Federal law in this area.

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Jun 20, 2016

I think investment has been running at a very slow pace.

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Jun 20, 2016

I do not think an impact of low interest rates has been to stimulate an investment boom or a boom in capacity.

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Jun 20, 2016

Most analyses suggest it would have negative economic consequences for the U.K. and spillovers to Europe more broadly speaking.

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