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Inflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms

The newest inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to President Trump’s decisions.

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The New York Times· Oct 15, 12:28 AMInflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms

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