Janet Yellen

Janet Yellen: Oct. 18 Likely Date When U.S. Debt Measures Exhausted

While the nation has never defaulted on its debts, the Treasury Secretary said that waiting until the last minute to take action would not be wise.
By Martin Crutsinger, AP

G-7 Nations Sign Pact To Make Corporations Pay Fairer Taxes

The pact supports a minimum corporate tax rate of at least 15% to make it more difficult for companies to avoid paying.
By Kelvin Chan and David McHugh, AP

Joe Biden Open To Compromise On Infrastructure Plan, But Not Inaction

“We’ll be open to good ideas in good faith negotiations," the president said. "We will not be open to doing nothing."
By Josh Boak, AP

Janet Yellen Calls For Minimum Global Corporate Income Tax

“It is important to work with other countries to end the pressures of tax competition and corporate tax base erosion,” the Treasury secretary said Monday.
By Christopher Rugaber, AP

Yellen: Biden Stimulus Plan Could Bring U.S. To Full Employment By Next Year

The treasury secretary's prediction came as congressional Republicans continue to oppose the bill.
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Biden, Yellen Say GOP COVID-19 Aid Too Small, Democrats Push On

Republicans have proposed a $618 billion offer that the president and treasure secretary say is insufficient.
By Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak, AP

Janet Yellen Confirmed As First Woman Treasury Secretary

Yellen previously served as the chair of the Federal Reserve.
By Reuters

Republicans Are Upset About The National Debt Again

It might have something to do with Democrats coming to power.
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Janet Yellen, Biden’s Treasury Pick, Could Be Key To Confronting Climate

The former Federal Reserve chair isn’t the candidate climate activists wanted, but her record gives them “a lot to be optimistic and hopeful about.”
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Janet Yellen Will Be Joe Biden's Pick For Treasury Secretary: Reports

The former Federal Reserve chair would be the first woman to hold the influential Cabinet position.
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