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Feb 2022
42m 27s

Inflation Hits 40-Year High

CNN
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Inflation is climbing at the fastest pace in nearly 40 years. President Biden responds to criticism that he said it would be temporary and that there will be relief for Americans. Plus, the Washington Post is reporting that some of the White House records Trump took to Mar-a-Lago were classified and some were labeled top secret. To learn more about how CNN ... Show More
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