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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) issued the following statement regarding Senate confirmation of Dr. Janet Yellen as Secretary of the Treasury.

“IRI congratulates Dr. Yellen upon her confirmation as President Biden’s Treasury Secretary,” said Wayne Chopus, IRI President and CEO. “Her appointment as our nation’s first woman to this vital government role is historic and a testament to her experience and integrity. We look forward to working with her and the Biden Administration to enhance and strengthen retirement security for all of America’s workers and retirees.”

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Contact: Dan Zielinski 

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