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Trump and out-of-touch Republicans might not care about your financial situation, but we sure do.
People need to drive to get to work, school and live their lives. But in Trump's America, folks already struggling with grocery costs are now paying more just to get where they need to go.
Americans cut back on big purchases to afford higher gas prices
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The war with Iran is forcing Americans to pay more for gasoline as people cut back on purchases of some long-lasting goods.Imagine what could have been funded with the amount of money we're throwing at this wildly unpopular war. Michiganders have spoken, loud and clear, no more forever wars!
Opinion | Hegseth Says This War Has Cost $25 Billion. I Tallied Up the True Amount. (Gift Article)
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The war in Iran will cost trillions — far more than current estimates.Republicans in DC and Michigan want to gut our universities, rip away good-paying jobs and make it harder for Michiganders to get ahead so they can build the life they want. Democrats are fighting to make sure that doesn't happen.
University of Michigan federal research grants generate nearly $396M in economic impact
www.mlive.com
Federal grants to the Ann Arbor university supported over 16,000 jobs and boosted businesses nationwide through research spending.The consequences of Republicans' economic chaos are not partisan; even those who voted for Trump feel like he's driving up costs across their communities.
Trump shrugs off rising inflation as war deepens economic spiral
www.axios.com
The bottom is falling out on Trump's signature issue.Another day, another opportunity for Trump & his lackeys to prove to Michiganders that they don't care about you.
Thanks to the senseless war in Iran, prices keep rising, though paychecks are not. Michiganders should not have to choose between filling the tank, buying groceries or paying rent just to get through the month. Enough is enough.
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
apnews.com
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.Today, in the House we passed State Representative Cynthia Neeley's bill to help reduce gun violence. Keeping Michigan kids and families safe will always be a top priority for Dems, and we're grateful to take this step forward.
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Trump and out-of-touch Republicans might not care about your financial situation, but we sure do. ... See MoreSee Less
People need to drive to get to work, school and live their lives. But in Trump's America, folks already struggling with grocery costs are now paying more just to get where they need to go. ... See MoreSee Less
Americans cut back on big purchases to afford higher gas prices
bit.ly
The war with Iran is forcing Americans to pay more for gasoline as people cut back on purchases of some long-lasting goods.Imagine what could have been funded with the amount of money we're throwing at this wildly unpopular war. Michiganders have spoken, loud and clear, no more forever wars! ... See MoreSee Less
Opinion | Hegseth Says This War Has Cost $25 Billion. I Tallied Up the True Amount. (Gift Article)
www.nytimes.com
The war in Iran will cost trillions — far more than current estimates.Republicans in DC and Michigan want to gut our universities, rip away good-paying jobs and make it harder for Michiganders to get ahead so they can build the life they want. Democrats are fighting to make sure that doesn't happen. ... See MoreSee Less
University of Michigan federal research grants generate nearly $396M in economic impact
www.mlive.com
Federal grants to the Ann Arbor university supported over 16,000 jobs and boosted businesses nationwide through research spending.Truth. ... See MoreSee Less
The consequences of Republicans' economic chaos are not partisan; even those who voted for Trump feel like he's driving up costs across their communities. ... See MoreSee Less
Trump shrugs off rising inflation as war deepens economic spiral
www.axios.com
The bottom is falling out on Trump's signature issue.Another day, another opportunity for Trump & his lackeys to prove to Michiganders that they don't care about you. ... See MoreSee Less
Thanks to the senseless war in Iran, prices keep rising, though paychecks are not. Michiganders should not have to choose between filling the tank, buying groceries or paying rent just to get through the month. Enough is enough. ... See MoreSee Less
The Iran war is hitting home as gasoline prices fuel inflation surge of 3.8% in the US
apnews.com
U.S. consumer prices climbed a sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.Today, in the House we passed State Representative Cynthia Neeley's bill to help reduce gun violence. Keeping Michigan kids and families safe will always be a top priority for Dems, and we're grateful to take this step forward. ... See MoreSee Less