A lot of us talk about inflation and how it’s been impacting our bank accounts. The inflation rate has been setting records. Bread, milk, parts, nearly everything has gone up. But you already know that. People have admitted there are things needed to be done. Republicans and Democrats. Yet in Washington, only one of those parties showed up for their shift this week.
There are “tools in our toolbox” we can use to fight inflation. One of those tools is the Federal Reserve. However, when you have one – or in this case twelve – people with their hands on that tool to help pull a project along not show up for work, the job won’t get done.
The Banking and Housing Committee members in the U.S. Senate are tasked with considering President Biden’s Federal Reserve nominees. That was their agenda on February 15th. Unfortunately, the committee couldn’t do their job because not enough people showed up for work. Every Republican member on the committee skipped their shift.
At a pivotal moment for our economic recovery, Mitch McConnell and his followers are blocking Powell’s confirmation and kneecapping the Fed’s ability to combat inflation and lower costs.
Make no mistake: hardworking American families will pay the price for these political games. pic.twitter.com/poREXivvKy
— Senator Jon Tester (@SenatorTester) February 15, 2022
One of those who skipped their shift was ND Senator Kevin Cramer.
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