White House pins inflation blame on Russia-Ukraine crisis

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The threat posed by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Ukraine abroad may exacerbate President Joe Biden’s problems at home as the White House warns of rising prices at the gas pump.

But critics are complaining that Biden is seeking to avoid taking responsibility for record inflation rates as well as soaring gas prices and energy bills.

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