WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today unveiled a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee showing that New York families have paid more than $4,500 extra for everyday essentials-including groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare-since President Trump took office. New Yorkers are bearing the cost of failed policies, including tariffs, cuts to vital programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and a reckless war in Iran that has driven up food and fuel prices, putting even greater strain on the budgets of Upstate New York families.
"New Yorkers are paying the price for President Trump's disastrous policies, including rash tariffs and a reckless war. From groceries ...