Tim Scott confronts Janet Yellen for saying abortion boosts economy: ‘Harsh’

By Zach Halaschak

Published May 10, 2022 4:27pm ET

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Tim Scott confronts Janet Yellen for saying abortion boosts economy: ‘Harsh’ — Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) criticized Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for testifying that abortion benefits the economy. Yellen, testifying before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday, provoked the reaction from Scott by commenting on the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that is now expected to be struck down by the Supreme Court, saying the ruling legalizing […]

Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) criticized Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen for testifying that abortion benefits the economy.

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