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Biden gets big economic win as inflation threatens legacy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden raised the final pillar of his economic agenda with the Senate’s passage of a breakthrough climate and tax package, sealing a legacy that risks being undermined by an inflation surge he’s blamed for sparking.

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Senate will take up Democrats' tax, climate and health bill on Saturday, Schumer says

Senate will take up Democrats' tax, climate and health bill on Saturday, Schumer says

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has repeatedly said Democrats are on track to pass the Inflation Reduction Act in the coming days, but a few roadblocks still stand in the way.

After 2 Consecutive Quarters of Negative Economic Growth, Is America in a Recession?

After 2 Consecutive Quarters of Negative Economic Growth, Is America in a Recession?

Most Americans believe so.

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Inflation Hits 9.1 Percent, Highest Level in 41 Years

Inflation picked up speed in June, rather than slowing.

Sanders, Graham square off on climate, gas prices in debate - Roll Call

Sens. Bernie Sanders, I-V.t., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. sparred over rising gas prices during a Monday debate.

Former Treasury secretary warns recession is ‘more likely than not’ in next two years

Larry Summers took issue with current Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s assessment of recession risk

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The job market stays red-hot with the unemployment rate near a pre-pandemic low

U.S. employers added 390,000 jobs in May as the labor market stays hot. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.6%.

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Biden Says Fighting Inflation Is His Top Economic Priority. His Antitrust Policy Would Make Inflation Worse.

Biden Says Fighting Inflation Is His Top Economic Priority. His Antitrust Policy Would Make Inflation Worse.

Attacking big firms just for being big could drive up prices.

Larry Summers' new inflation target: Biden's "hipster" antitrust policies

Larry Summers' new inflation target: Biden's "hipster" antitrust policies

Larry Summers is criticizing BIden's antitrust police on inflation, including the FTC and DoJ.

A Bezos-Biden squabble: Can corporate taxes tame inflation?

A Bezos-Biden squabble: Can corporate taxes tame inflation?

Jeff Bezos this weekend became the latest centibillionaire to launch a political fight on Twitter by denouncing a tweet by President Joe Biden about corporate taxes as “disinformation” and “misdirection.”

The Independent UK

COVID Stimulus Checks Worsened Inflation

COVID Stimulus Checks Worsened Inflation

Four economists at the Federal Reserve say America's high rate of inflation relative to the rest of the world is the result of surging disposable income during the pandemic.

Analysis: Biden finds inflation overshadows strong economy

Analysis: Biden finds inflation overshadows strong economy

President Joe Biden is paying a steep price for high inflation

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