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From groceries to rent, prices are rising on just about everything these days — and those with already-stretched budgets are feeling the pinch. Bringing prices down must be a top priority for lawmakers, but Washington’s default tool for dealing with inflation — aggressive interest rate hikes — only makes life harder for these families.  That’s More

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This content originally appeared on CounterPunch.org and was authored by Rakeen Mabud.

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