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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
You have indicated that the Taylor Rule would be a grave mistake and that it would be detrimental to the economy and the American people.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Green references Yellen's concerns about the Taylor Rule's impact on the economy.

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