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
In a statement to the House of Commons, shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the "police appeared more concerned with the accusation of racism… than they were with helping Henry".
From BBC • 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
Instead there is a nice Polish secretary who brings me the right papers to fill out for Tatarska 3.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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