After a full year of Republican rule in Washington, prices are rising across the board due to their reckless policies backed by Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga.
A new study from the Joint Economic Committee released today shows the average family in Michigan is spending on average $1,606 more on everyday expenses, such as housing, transportation, food, clothing, health care and utilities.
Barrett, Huizenga, and their party bosses promised to lower costs for Americans on day one – but have done the exact opposite. As a result of dysfunction and chaos in the halls of Congress, nothing is getting done to lower costs – and things are just getting more expensive.
To make matters worse, Barrett and Huizenga voted for the Big, Ugly Law, which is ripping health care and food assistance away from hardworking Americans, making health care and groceries more expensive in order to fund massive tax breaks to the wealthy and well-connected. This year, Republicans let ACA tax credits lapse, causing health insurance premiums to skyrocket.
The DCCC will hold Barrett and Huizenga accountable for their inaction on making life more affordable.
DCCC Spokesperson Katie Smith:
“Tom Barrett and Bill Huizenga promised to lower the high cost of living, but rising receipts and monthly bills don’t lie: Barrett and Huizenga’s agenda is epically failing and Michiganders are ready for new leadership.”
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