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Lisa Cook
Academic
Governor of the Federal Reserve, noted for her work on economic policy.
Notable Quotes
"The case was 'never about mortgage documents'."View Story →
"She called the allegations a 'manufactured pretext' because she refused to bow to political pressure on interest rates."View Story →
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