First a few administrative matters. We have gotten advice from the sergeant at arms, the health and Human Services centers for disease control, individuals in the hearing room will he at least 6 feet apart. There is no room for the public and therefore but this is all streaming and therell be an unedited version of it that anyone can watch later. Witnesses are participating by videoconference today and some senators are as well. I like to Say Something about mask. The office of attending physician has said since we are 6 feet apart we dont need to wear masks although some may. Thats why my mask is off. Although i have one and i wear it outside because as dr. Redfield reminded us yesterday its extremely important tool for stopping the spread of covid. Im grateful to the rules committee, sergeant at arms the press gallery and the Capitol Police and chung check in the Evan Griffith r. Staff, all their hard work in helping to keep us safe in helping us do these conferences by video with wh
Come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. I now recognize myself for an opening statement. Today, a select subcommittee is pleased to welcome our distinguished panel, dr. Ben bernanke and dr. Janet yellen. Dr. Bernanke was appointed chair of the Federal Reserve by president george w. Bush in 2006 and oversaw the Federal Reserves response to the Global Financial crisis. Before his tenure as fed chair, dr. Bernanke served as the chair of president bushs council of economic advisers. Dr. Yellen served as vice chair of the Federal Reserve until 2010 to 2014, before being appointed chair in 2014 by president barack obama. Dr. Yellen also previously served in the white house as chair of the council of economic advisers. This is the first time that either dr. Bernanke or dr. Yellen has testified before Congress Since stepping down from the Federal Reserve these extraordinary times require congress to seek out advice from expert
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