Inflation has surged to 3.8 percent, the highest level since the pandemic, and it is outpacing wage growth.
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
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Discussing economic issues affecting Americans.
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