During that address in January, American families were already questioning the viability of that dream. Grocery prices were too high. Failure by Congress to extend ACA … Prices for consumer goods are going to go up because of how they're transported across the country. … even worse. And it's solely because of careless decisions at the federal level. Gas prices have skyrocketed. Now well over $4 a gallon. In Kentucky today, the average is $4.28 a gallon. (00:51–00:55)
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Asserts that consumer goods prices will rise due to increased transportation costs.
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