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Kamala Harris Lays Out Economic Policy Agenda, Vows to Lower Medical, Housing and Child Care Costs

HeadlineAug 19, 2024

Back in the U.S., Kamala Harris unveiled her economic policy agenda during a campaign speech in Raleigh, North Carolina, Friday.

Vice President Kamala Harris: “As president, I will be laser-focused on creating opportunities for the middle class that advance their economic security, stability and dignity. Together, we will build what I call an opportunity economy.”

Harris’s plan includes bringing down the cost of housing, child care and healthcare. The Democratic nominee said she will restore and expand child tax credits, cancel medical debt, cap the cost of drugs, ban price gouging on groceries and go after predatory corporate landlords, among other things.

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