Janet Yellen confronts lawmakers as Biden officials grapple with inflation

Washington—Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen Will face lawmakers this week as he and the Biden administration face off check on high inflation And how has he addressed it.

Ms Yellen will appear before the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday and the House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday to discuss the administration’s annual budget request. With inflation running above 8% on an annual basis, Highest rate in four decadesHe may also face questions about rising prices, which the Biden administration has said it is its top economic priority,