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Will the Inflation Reduction Act create more than 100,000 clean energy jobs by end of 2024?
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Inflation Reduction Act•Kamala Harris•Democratic•Harris•Medicare•Act•IRS•Pelosi•Oakland•Ocean City•North Carolinians•Texas
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Kamala Harris' Tie-Breaking Vote on Inflation Reduction Act Sparks Debate Over Insulin Costs, Climate Action
Aug 16, 2024, 06:05 PM
The Inflation Reduction Act, passed two years ago with a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Kamala Harris, continues to generate debate regarding its impact. Proponents, including Democratic representatives and Vice President Harris, highlight its achievements in capping insulin costs at $35 per month for seniors and prescription drug costs at $2,000 annually for Medicare recipients. The Act is also credited with lowering healthcare costs, creating clean energy jobs, and allowing free tax filing on the IRS website. Speaker Pelosi emphasized the law's historic investments in climate action. Critics, however, argue that the Act has led to increased spending and inflation, affecting the affordability of essentials for families. Marylanders from Oakland to Ocean City, North Carolinians, and residents in Texas-29 have reportedly benefited from the Act.
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