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Terri Sewell: “Energy prices are up 18%.”

Featuring: Terri Sewell, Democratic | U.S. House Alabama, District 7

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Published | Video Starts at 02:18

Whatever the reason, I want you to know that the people that I represent in Alabama are hurting under this economy. Prices in Alabama have fallen by 3.6% over last year. Energy prices are up 18%. And exports of Alabama products and services have dropped by $3 billion since President Trump took office. In addition, the Iran war has cost American households over $100 billion. (02:18–02:21)

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