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Janet Yellen: Biden to pick 'first female treasury secretary'
Nov 23, 2020 1 min, 27 secs
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to name Janet Yellen to lead the treasury department, US media report.

As chair of the US Federal Reserve, Ms Yellen was known for focusing more attention on the impact of the bank's policies on workers and the costs of America's rising inequality.

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Ms Yellen has a long history of working in Washington.

Before Mr Obama named her to lead the Fed in 2014, she had served as one of its board members for a decade, including four years as vice-chair.

Ms Yellen is seen as a pick able to satisfy both progressive and centrist members of Mr Biden's Democratic party.

"2 cheers for Janet Yellen at Treasury," liberal public policy professor and former Labor Secretary Robert Reich wrote on Twitter.

"Janet Yellen would be an outstanding choice for Treasury Secretary," Ms Warren said.

Janet Yellen would be an outstanding choice for Treasury Secretary.

"Having had the opportunity to work with then-Chair Yellen, I have no doubt she will be the steady hand we need to promote an economy that works for everyone, especially during these difficult times.

Janet Yellen is an excellent choice for Treasury Secretary.

Having had the opportunity to work with then-Chair Yellen, I have no doubt she will be the steady hand we need to promote an economy that works for everyone, especially during these difficult times.

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