Yellen confirmed as Treasury chief with more economic aid at top of agenda

Source: Politico | January 25, 2021 | Victoria Guida

She will be working with Congress on a Covid relief package.

The Senate on Monday voted overwhelmingly to confirm Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary, putting her in a pivotal role to shepherd the flagging economic recovery as the coronavirus pandemic continues to take its toll on the country.

Yellen’s first task will be to work with Congress to advance President Joe Biden’s plan for a new $1.9 trillion economic-stimulus package, amid concerns among some lawmakers about the growing debt.

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