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As our nation celebrates Independence Day, the grocery bill for cookouts and picnics is hitting the budgets of American families harder this year.

The American Farm Bureau Federation calculated U.S. consumers are paying 17 percent more for standard Fourth of July fixings than last year. Furthermore, soaring gas prices are limiting summer vacation plans and travel. It’s not just holiday expenses: American families are feeling the pain caused by the Biden administration’s failed policies every single day. Costs are up across the board.

We need a comprehensive plan to lower costs for fam...