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Nov 2021
8m 8s

Biden Admin Misread Inflation

CNN
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The economy is trending upwards in some respects, but Americans are feeling the squeeze of higher prices and think otherwise. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains how the White House dropped the ball on inflation. Biden maintains his policies are just the prescriptions needed to alleviate this inflationary pressure, but will his legislation provide  ... Show More
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