U.S. EconomyTop NewsYellen nomination clears Senate committeeNov. 21, 2013 10:23 AM ETBy: Stephen Alpher, SA News Editor2 CommentsAs expected, the Senate Banking Committee backs the nomination of Janet Yellen to be the next head of the Fed. Fourteen voted yes and eight voted no. Her confirmation by the full Senate is a fait accompli.Recommended For YouTrending AnalysisTrending News