Cost of living

How much households pay for everyday needs such as food, housing, energy, health care and child care, how fast prices rise and what drives them, and how far paychecks go.

What they call for

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4 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.

Lower the cost of living and inflation

3 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“Making Life More Affordable”
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“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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“He is running for U.S. Senate to make life more affordable, make our communities safer, and protect our Montana way of life.”
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Kevin Hern
Senate · Oklahoma · Republican
“In Congress, I have remained committed to providing more economic opportunity and lower costs for all Americans.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Washington's spending addiction fueled inflation and made everyday life more expensive. It's time to bring costs down and help families keep more of what they earn.”
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Rein in government spending to bring down inflation

3 members
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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Harriet Hageman
Senate · Wyoming · Republican
“It is vital that we rein in spending. High inflation is a hidden tax on Americans at the grocery store, at the gas pump, and in every aspect of our lives.”
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Julia Letlow
Senate · Louisiana · Republican
“Reduce government spending that fuels inflation”
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Cut taxes for working families

1 member
Kurt Alme
Senate · Montana · Republican
“As a former Department of Revenue Director and Budget Director, Kurt balanced budgets to limit inflation and cut taxes to put money back into the pockets of Montanans – to make life more affordable.”
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