Sen. Lankford: Finance Committee Republicans Request Information on the Adverse Effects of High, Persistent Inflation on the Federal Budget
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
In light of high and accelerating inflation, Senator Lankford (R-OK), along with Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), are asking the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for detailed information on the harmful effects inflation has on the federal budget. As inflation continues to hammer pocketbooks of Americans, it also eats up fiscal space by increasing . . .
In light of high and accelerating inflation, Senator Lankford (R-OK), along with Senate Finance Committee Republicans, led by Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), are asking the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) for detailed information on the harmful effects inflation has on the federal budget. As inflation continues to hammer pocketbooks of Americans, it also eats up fiscal space by increasing . . .