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Treasury Secretary Yellen says US faces ‘unacceptable levels of inflation’

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The United States faces “unacceptable levels of inflation” and an appropriate budgetary stance is needed to help dampen inflationary pressures without undermining the economy, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has told senators.

Ms Yellen said in prepared remarks to the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday that elements of President Joe Biden’s proposed spending legislation could help lower costs for Americans, including for prescription drugs and clean energy initiatives.

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