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Lawmakers and Cato Agree on Affordability | Dayton News
Lawmakers from the Problem Solvers Caucus teamed up with the Cato Institute to unpack why everyday life is getting so expensive—highlighting how rising costs, interest rates, and supply chain issues are squeezing budgets. They agree on key fixes: cutting the deficit, speeding up energy approvals, and reforming housing rules to boost supply. Both sides also see immigration as a vital economic tool. But Cato pushes back on subsidies and tax credits, arguing that government intervention often makes things costlier. With the federal deficit nearing $1 trillion and national debt approaching $40…
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