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Lindsey Graham: “How would that affect inflation? Not well. So, absolutely would crush an economy that needs some help.”

On the recordMay 11, 2022
How would that affect inflation? Not well. So, absolutely would crush an economy that needs some help.
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Graham warns of negative inflation impacts from increased spending.

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