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Rep. Troy Nehls Boasts of Lobster and Ribeyes and Says Struggling Americans ‘Maybe’ Don’t Work as Hard

A viral Capitol Hill clip has drawn sharp backlash and threatens Republican messaging on rising living costs.

Viral $140,000 Poverty Line Claim Faces Intensifying Scrutiny From Economists

Philadelphia’s AFSCME DC 33 Ratifies Contract, Ends Eight-Day Strike