Biden’s Burden Is the Plunging Affordability Crisis

Falling level of wages and rising level of prices spell high anxiety.

President Biden speaks about gas prices June 22, 2022. — President Biden speaks about gas prices June 22, 2022. AP/Evan Vucci

LAWRENCE KUDLOW

Jan 2, 2024, 09:14 PM ET

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