secretary
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The independence of the Federal Reserve is “critical to good economic performance,” said Janet Yellen, former Fed chair and former Treasury secretary, and protecting it requires “ongoing effort” from people inside and outside the institution.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Your county elections official will notify you by mail, phone or email, according to the secretary of state.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The defense secretary is trying to promote at least one member of his inner circle who was previously passed over for promotion several times.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
But given what we know of this cabinet’s loyalties, it is difficult to imagine a single secretary having that conversation.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
As a former foreign minister now serving as secretary of state, Jefferson required no instruction on the international implications of Americas debtor status.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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