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Richard Neal: “Tax refunds fell short of the promises by 65% and have been…”

Featuring: Richard Neal, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 1st Congressional District

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"Failure Upon Failure" — Rep. Neal Blasts Trump Economy, Challenges Bessent Over Rising Costs | AC1N

Published | Video Starts at 03:58

I'm sure we're going to hear that there are many attempts to save the economy by touting the refunds. Those refunds were eaten up almost overnight because of increases in gasoline prices. Tax refunds fell short of the promises by 65% and have been completely wiped out by price hikes. The President's attention remains everywhere. But what's most important, as he said, he's not thinking about people's financial situations. He tends to be focused on more vanity projects, including a ballroom and an arch and painting the reflecting pool. (03:58–04:06)

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Asserts that tax refunds were 65% less than promised and negated by price hikes.

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