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Dick Durbin: Inflation has surged to 3.8 percent, the highest level since the pandemic, and it is outpacing wage growth.

On the recordMay 27, 2026
Inflation has surged to 3.8 percent, the highest level since the pandemic, and it is outpacing wage growth.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing economic issues affecting Americans.

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