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Kweisi Mfume: “In the 1970s, following 2 back to back Republican administrations, Ronald Reagan and his successor, inflation hit 12.6…”

On the recordJune 6, 2023
In the 1970s, following 2 back to back Republican administrations, Ronald Reagan and his successor, inflation hit 12.6 percent.
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Kweisi Mfume
Democratic · Maryland

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Mfume compares current inflation to historical rates under Republican presidents.

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