In response to a [letter] in last week’s paper, our nation is far better off than it was.
The [letter] contained half-truths and exaggerations devoid of context which can distract, distort, and denigrate reality. The current inflation rate of 3.7% is barely higher than the long-term average of 3.28%. The Federal Reserve has worked to lower this rate, which rose following a worldwide pandemic, by raising interest rates. Many “experts” held that it would be impossible without resulting in a major recession. Inflation has fallen dramatically without a recession.
Biden’s accomplishments
- Ramped up virus vaccine from 100 to 340 million — availability to all
- Unemployment level lowest in 50+ years
- Increased domestic manufacturing — highest in decades
- High tech chip investment — eliminating dependence on imports
- Enacted climate change abatement measures
- Real wages have increased over inflation
- Infrastructure law finally passed — repairing and rebuilding America
- Protecting and expanding healthcare insurance and lowering the cost of prescription drugs
- Historic benefits and services for veterans exposed to toxins
- Rebuilt and expanded NATO and support to democracies of Ukraine and Israel
- Supported student loan relief, reproductive, and voting rights
- Most importantly, Biden has conducted his job with the integrity and decency expected from a real world leader
Joe DiGregorio
Warwick