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May 2024
22m 20s

Biden’s Open War On Hidden Fees

The New York Times
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The Biden administration is trying to crack down on sneaky fees charged by hotels, rental cars, internet providers and more.

Jim Tankersley, a White House correspondent, explains why the effort is doubling as a war against something else that Biden is finding much harder to defeat.

Guest: Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House for The New York Times

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