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Episode 2: Student Loan Debt & Texas Property Taxes

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Americans all across the country, including here in Texas, are suffering from the fiscally irresponsible policies administered by both the federal government and the Federal Reserve in response to the pandemic. The massive amounts of Quantitative Easing and stimulus dollars…

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A Somber Milestone Also Marks Bleak Outlook for the Prosperity of Future Generations

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Inflation Soars to 7% a 40 Year High

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