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On the recordJuly 28, 2021
in less than 72 hours, the suspension on the Federal Government's debt ceiling will expire. That leaves Congress with two options: continue with the reckless, wasteful spending it is accustomed to without any accountability to the American people; or finally face reality, make some tough choices, and chart a path forward that lowers the Federal debt and gets spending under control. Washington is constantly spending more money and taking on new debt without any plan to ever reduce the debt. Since 1960, Congress has raised or extended the debt limit more than 70 times. Washington's choice to keep raising or suspending the debt ceiling is like raising the limit on your credit card month after month with no plan to pay it off. It is reckless, and it is this kind of fiscal irresponsibility that is hurting American families and causing the rising inflation we are seeing. As you can see here, 87 percent of Americans are worried about inflation--87 percent. Low- and fixed-income families are having to cut on purchases because of rising costs. Look at these numbers: Gas up 52 percent in 12 months; milk, 11; bacon, 16 percent; eggs, 6 percent; used cars, 45 percent; utilities, 6 percent. I am hearing from families all across Florida who are worried. Read you a couple stories.…
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Rick Scott
Republican · Florida
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Jul 28, 2021

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