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On the recordNovember 30, 2021
More than 90 percent of my constituents reported that rising prices were impacting their household budgets. Inflation is destroying Americans' ability to save for retirement, buy a home, or build wealth. This isn't a tax on the rich; it is an enormous burden on working Americans. We must stop this reckless spending before it financially cripples our nation.
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Pat McHenry
Republican · North Carolina

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McHenry discusses the impact of inflation on American households and calls for reduced spending.

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