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Roy Blunt's Public Statements on Issue: Economy and Fiscal

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10/28/2021 Tweet - "Soaring costs. More expensive heating bills. Inflation. Gas prices at a 7-year high. Democrats' policies are already hurting Americans. This reckless tax-and-spend spree will make things worse."
10/20/2021 Tweet - "Soaring prices for everyday items. Highest gas prices since 2014. Inflation. This is President Biden's economy."
07/15/2021 Tweet - "Democrats' costly policies are fueling inflation, holding back the economy, and continuing to hurt American families. The Democrats' belief that spending without limit won't cause any problems is outrageous."
06/29/2021 Tweet - "President Biden's inflation is hitting Americans right in their wallets (special character) "Companies across the country are considering hiking prices to offset the surging costs of things like raw materials, energy and transportation.""
12/21/2020 Tweet - "As a national transportation hub, the investments we make today to modernize Missouri's roads, bridges, rail networks, and waterways will save taxpayer dollars and provide a stronger foundation for economic growth for years to come."
12/18/2020 Tweet - "Missouri's economic recovery is strong"
09/21/2020 Tweet - "There is clearly a deal to be had on the next coronavirus relief package and we need to focus on getting that done. We need to get our economy back to full speed, and get students back to school, people back to work, and kids back to child care."
07/14/2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram has been a lifeline for Missouri small businesses to keep employees on the payroll during the coronavirus pandemic. Now that #USMCA is in effect, these businesses have more opportunities to grow and compete in a global economy."
06/04/2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, my colleagues & I passed #PaycheckProtectionProgram Flexibility Act to *special character* Give #smallbiz more time to use their PPP loans *special character* Provide more flexibility for how #smallbiz use their loans *special character* Make it easier for small businesses to recover from the pandemic's economic impact"
04/29/2020 Tweet - "The #PaycheckProtectionProgram Provides up to 8 weeks of cash-flow assistance through 100% federally guaranteed loans to #smallbiz forgivable for most expenses Has saved millions of Americans' jobs"
03/27/2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct will: Heavy plus signProvide $1,200 payments to middle-class Americans, plus $500 for each child (A total of $3,400 for a family of 4) Heavy plus signDirectly support our hospitals, health care workers & first responders Heavy plus signHelp small businesses keep people on the payroll"
03/24/2020 Tweet - "We are facing an unprecedented emergency with #COVID19. We need to ensure families and individuals are able to meet their needs."
01/23/2020 Tweet - "Our economy is stronger than ever. And better trade policy, like #USMCA, will keep that momentum going by removing barriers and expanding markets. Next step for USMCA: @WhiteHouse for @POTUS' signature"
09/09/2019 Tweet - "Since President Trump took office, we've added 6.3 million new jobs. Our economy is going strong & passing #USMCA will help keep that momentum going for workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses."
07/15/2019 Tweet - "Under the Trump administration, over 6 million jobs have been added to the economy. Republicans' pro-growth policies have helped create more jobs & opportunities for hardworking Americans."
03/12/2019 Tweet - "The New Markets Tax Credit program has a successful record of spurring economic growth and improving the quality of life in areas across #MO, whether it's financing a training center for sheet metal workers in #STL or the first new grocery store in over a generation in Pagedale."
10/31/2018 Tweet - "No bones about it -- credit unions & community banks struggled under harmful Dodd-Frank regs. @SenateGOP reined in these regs & strengthened consumer protections."
10/12/2018 Tweet - "Glad to see @DRAgov has awarded $1.1 million to spur economic growth in Missouri's rural communities through Infrastructure improvements Workplace development programs Support for new & existing manufacturing businesses More info here:"
10/11/2018 Tweet - "Our economy is going strong Unemployment is the lowest it's been since 1969"
10/09/2018 Tweet - "Our economy continues going strong "The U.S. unemployment rate fell in September to 3.7 percent, the lowest since 1969"
07/18/2018 Tweet - "The economy is strong Americans are keeping more of their hard-earned paycheck Unemployment is at an 18 year low #Smallbiz confidence is at record high"
07/17/2018 Tweet - "After years of a stagnant economy, Americans are seeing jobs, opportunity, and confidence on the rise."
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