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Robert Reich: The Fed's continuing rate increases are not only flirting with a recession, but they are making it harder for workers.

On the recordSeptember 21, 2022
The Fed's continuing rate increases are not only flirting with a recession, but they are making it harder for workers.
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Robert Reich

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Reich warns that Fed policies negatively impact low-wage workers, especially Black workers.

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