PPI’s Center for Funding America’s Future today called on Congressional Leaders to prioritize the fight against inflation above all else as both Chambers race to complete the legislative priorities of the 117th Congress.
In their memo to leadership, Ben Ritz and Nick Buffie argue that Congress should not cut taxes or increase spending over the next year or in future years without concurrently offsetting the costs over the same time period. Doing so would double down on a borrowing binge that has worsened inflation and raised costs for hardworking Americans.
PPI’s Center for Funding America’s Future’s outlines key priorities for lawmakers to address in a fiscally responsible way that supports our economy and helps the Federal Reserve bring down inflation:
Read and download the memo here:
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