Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday defended President Joe Biden's economic policies, saying the Biden administration's 'top economic priority' is fighting inflation amid rising costs in food, housing, and health care.
poll, which pointed to slowing momentum among Democratic congressional candidates after months of steady advances. Republicans' lead in the race for control of the U.S. House appeared to stabilize as a result, the poll suggested.On"Face the Nation," Buttigieg called inflation a"global phenomenon" that U.S. officials are working to combat at home.
The Transportation Department head reiterated Mr. Biden's recent comment that the economy is"strong as hell" and said the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus package passed last year created growth in key areas and significantly boosted employment numbers. This comes as the bill's effectiveness faces some scrutiny from Americans who have noted that inflation took off following its passage.
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