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Janet Yellen: Biden's Bills Critical for Economic Growth

The first major election since Biden took office has fueled speculation that the Democrats’ razor-slim congressional majorities are in danger, while Biden’s spending bills still hang in the balance. Those bills, says Janet Yellen, are critical for economic growth. The treasury secretary and former chair of the Federal Reserve is attending the climate summit, and joins the show from Glasgow.

Janet Yellen: Biden's Bills Critical for Economic Growth

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