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The numbers say the U.S. economy is strong. These Americans aren't feeling it

NPR | By Stephan Bisaha
Published October 29, 2026 at 3:28 PM CDT

The latest data from the Commerce Department reveals a strong economy. But Americans say they're not feeling that.

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