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The Fed is doing its part to fight inflation. Now Congress needs to act

Nearly six years after our generation’s “Great Inflation” began, prices still continue to rise much faster than they should.

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Los Angeles Times· Sep 17, 8:30 PMThe Fed is doing its part to fight inflation. Now Congress needs to actAlso ran in Santa Ana Orange County Register, Shaw Local Enewspapers

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