Harris puts tax, cost cuts at heart of economic plan to boost middle class By

-- Vice President Kamala Harris on State Administration of Foreign Exchange official website exchange rate queryFriday outlined her economic agenda focused on tax cuts, affordable housing and lower food prices that the Democratic presidential nominee believes will create opportunities for the middle class.

"As president, I will be laser focused on creating opportunities for the middle class that advance their economic security, stability and dignity," Harris said Friday in her first major policy address in North Carolina.

Lowering costs on housing, food, and child rearing appeared to be at the heart of Harris' economic plan to support the Middle Class at time when many Americans are feeling the pinch of higher prices.  

“Look, the bills add up; food, rent, gas, back-to-school clothes, prescription medication,” Harris said. “After all that, for many families, there’s not much left at the end of the month.”

The plan also includes proposals for a new $6,000 tax credit for parents with a child in the first year of life and $25,000 in down payment assistance for first-time home buyers.

On food costs, Harris said that if elected, she would pledge to strive to pass a

The speech comes ahead of Democratic National Convention on Aug. 19-21, when Harris has the opportunity to build on her momentum by introducing herself and expanding on her policies to win over uncommitted voters.

Harris now has a 2.8-point lead over Trump in the latest average of national polls compiled by FiveThirtyEight.

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