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Treasury nominee Yellen says 'act big' on stimulus

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Treasury nominee Yellen says 'act big' on stimulus

Treasury nominee Yellen says 'act big' on stimulus

Janet Yellen, U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's nominee for Treasury Secretary, urged lawmakers on Tuesday to "act big" on the next coronavirus relief package, adding that the benefits outweigh the costs of a higher debt burden.


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