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Robert Reich: To the extent that in fact these things are going to be paid for by big corporations and wealthy people, then it’s not a…

On the recordAugust 10, 2021
To the extent that in fact these things are going to be paid for by big corporations and wealthy people, then it’s not a problem of inflation because you are not -- you’re paying for everything. You’re not inflating the economy.
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Robert Reich
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msnbc.com

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Former Labor Secretary Reich explains how the funding of Biden's plans addresses concerns about inflation and national debt.

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