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Janet Yellen comments on how violence impacts economy

Janet Yellen was at Congress on Thursday, where she talked interest rates…and violence

Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen hinted to Congress Thursday that an interest rate hike could come later this month.

While a significant piece of news, there was something else. 

A member of Congress asked Yellen about the impact violence — like acts of terrorism and mass shootings, here and abroad — might have on our economy.  

Listen to the above audio player to hear what she said.

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