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Dick Durbin: “Data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics…”

Featuring: Dick Durbin, Democratic | U.S. Senate Illinois

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Published | Video Starts at 05:46

I give this lengthy introduction to show you that there's a deep history on this issue and it continues to this day. And it has particular relevance at this moment for several reasons. Let me explain. Data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms... Consumer prices, from rent to groceries to utilities and more, are up nearly 3% compared to last year. are up nearly 3% compared to last year. Affordability is real. It is a concern that supersedes virtually every other political concern with basic American families. (05:46–06:07)

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