The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Ben Bernanke. Senators voted 56 to 26 to confirm Yellen, with 11 Republicans joining Democrats in her favor. Yellen is the first woman to head the central bank in its 100-year history.
Senate Confirms Yellen as 1st Woman to Chair Federal Reserve
HeadlineJan 07, 2014