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Rhiannon12866

(245,488 posts) Thu Oct 16, 2025, 07:56 PM Oct 16

Shutdown Stalemate: Americans Struggle as Inflation Fears Grow and Cost of Living Rises. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the Senate faces yet another series of failed votes, progressive leaders Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez refuse to compromise on healthcare funding, while Americans nationwide report mounting financial pressure.

A new Guardian–Harris poll reveals that nearly three-quarters of U.S. households have seen costs rise by at least $100 a month despite Trump’s claims that “prices are down.” Inflation, tariffs, and economic pessimism are dominating the national mood. - 10/16/2025.

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Shutdown Stalemate: Americans Struggle as Inflation Fears Grow and Cost of Living Rises. - FIVE MINUTE NEWS (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Oct 16 OP

$100 a month isn't even a down payment. bucolic_frolic Oct 16 #1

bucolic_frolic

(52,911 posts)

1. $100 a month isn't even a down payment.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025, 08:10 PM

Oct 16

insurance, maintenance, food, energy, clothing, pharma, health care. The only thing that's about the same is gasoline and eggs.

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