Treasury Secretary: Abortion Ban Would Hurt US Economy and ‘Set Women Back Decades'
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s appearance before a Senate committee took an unexpected and tense detour into the abortion debate Tuesday when senators questioned her about the potential impact of an abortion ban on the American economy.
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Denying women access to abortions increases their odds of living in poverty or on public assistance, she said in testimony in front of the Senate Banking Committee.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s appearance before a Senate committee took an unexpected and tense detour into the abortion debate Tuesday when senators questioned her about the potential impact of an abortion ban on the American economy.
The Treasury chief said the Roe ruling helped allow women to finish school and increase their earning potential, leading to higher workforce participation.
The landmark 1973 ruling and access to reproductive health care services, including abortion, has helped lead to increased labor force participation, she said.
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