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Fed Chair Yellen 'Absolutely' Intends to Serve Out Term

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Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen’s appearance before a congressional committee on Wednesday had, at times, the feel of a retirement send-off.

“Do you anticipate that this will be your last time testifying before this committee?” Representative Sean Duffy, a Republican from Wisconsin, asked.