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"Affordability" is the new progressive

May 9, 2026·24 min·5-min readinterviewpolitics
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The Congressional Progressive Caucus, led by Rep. Greg Casar, released a 10-point affordability agenda aimed at reducing everyday costs for Americans through policies like down payment assistance, utility bill relief, and bans on AI-driven surveillance pricing. While the plan lacks immedi

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Greg Casar

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Greg CasarAstead HerndonKamala HarrisDonald Trump

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CongressElectionsInequalityLong Form JournalismPolitical NewsUs Politics

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