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On the recordMarch 30, 2022
The inflation rate in the United States currently stands at 7.9 percent. That is the highest it has been since January 1982. As prices continue to rise, thanks to the unfavorable financial conditions created by President Biden's agenda, these companies should rebrand themselves to reflect the state of our economy. Whole Foods Market will need to change its name to Piece of Food Market. Pretty soon, that is all shoppers will be able to afford. When Americans take their next family vacation, they might need to rent a car from the airport. Hertz Your Wallet has vacationers covered. Then there are the big box stores, long cherished for bulk purchases at low prices. Those days, of course, are gone in President Biden's economy. Enjoy a trip to Costgoing Up Wholesale or Targetting More Expensive. When we have an administration that is putting forward $5.8 trillion--that is trillion with a t--budget requests, that says everything you need to know about their attitude towards inflation. Madam Speaker, this group is simply out of touch with the financial pain felt by American families because of rising prices. I hope the next inflation report on April 12 contains some good news from consumers. Of course, if it doesn't, I have no doubt that the Biden administration will deny responsibility and shift blame to Big Oil, big agriculture, or big something. One thing is for sure. President Biden will never blame Big Government for his administration's economic failures.…
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Tim Burchett
Republican · Tennessee
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govinfo.gov
Mar 30, 2022

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