So I do think we need, as I said in the legislation that I support, would empower the Federal Trade Commission to investigate price gouging and take action. Back to the larger picture of the high cost of raising a family. You know, When we had the expanded child tax credit during the pandemic, nearly half of all children in poverty were lifted out. That's an amazing achievement. And I think we need to bring that expanded child tax credit back. It's putting money in the pockets of parents at a time when they are, you know, trying to manage the budget with, with children. (09:34–09:43)
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