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Yellen sworn in as first female Treasury Secretary

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Yellen sworn in as first female Treasury Secretary

Yellen sworn in as first female Treasury Secretary

Janet Yellen was sworn in as the first woman to lead the U.S. Treasury on Tuesday, setting her quickly to work with Congress on coronavirus relief, reviewing U.S. sanctions policy and strengthening financial regulation.


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