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Democrats confronted with criticism of Kamala Harris' new economic plan
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Kamala Harris announced a new economic policy proposal on August 18, 2024, during a rally in North Carolina, focusing on reducing costs of groceries and housing; her plan includes tax cuts, a federal ban on price gouging, and down payment assistance for first-time homebuyers; critics, including Donald Trump, labeled her proposals as 'Maduro-esque price controls'; Democratic leaders like Gretchen Whitmer and Hakeem Jeffries defended Harris, emphasizing the need to protect consumers; Whitmer described Harris' efforts as aligned with her values, while Beshear explained the legal framework for addressing price gouging; Duckworth supported Harris' plan despite concerns about federal deficit; Trump's economic proposals include extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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https://www.newsweek.com/democrats-confronted-criticism-kamala-harris-new-economic-plan-1940894