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Pat McHenry: “More than 90 percent of my constituents reported that rising prices were impacting their household budgets. Inflation is…”

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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