Checking in on the Yellen Hearing

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 14, 2013

Charlie Herman, business and economics editor for WNYC News, talks about this morning's confirmation hearing for Janet Yellen, nominated to head the Federal Reserve.

First out of the gate with Yellen, unemployment
— Charlie Herman (@charlieherman) November 14, 2013

Yellen on QE: "purchases have made meaningful contribution to economy...outlook"
— Charlie Herman (@charlieherman) November 14, 2013

Yellen: but QE can't go on forever "I would agree that this program cannot continue forever"
— Charlie Herman (@charlieherman) November 14, 2013

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