The Choice has really been very effective in Arkansas.

So what does a 1 percent, half percent rise cost?

In 2027, discretionary spending will be at the lowest level as a percentage of GDP that it has been since 1962.

Thank you for being here.

But I guess my point and your point--and I think it is a point that we need to emphasize--is that, you know, that is something that being more aggressive in that area, that is something that would save a lot of money.

One final thing. Is there a risk of inflation rising past the 2 percent target set by the Federal Reserve?

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