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    The Economy: the White House and the Presidential Campaign

    Home foreclosures have doubled in the past year, and home prices are down by 13% — the fastest decline in two decades. A report on consumer confidence says Americans feel worse about the economy than they have since the 1970’s. Also today, one Republican website calls Rev. Jeremiah Wright “the gift that keeps on giving.”

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    By Warren Olney • Apr 29, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

    Home foreclosures have doubled in the past year, and home prices are down by 13% — the fastest decline in two decades. A report on consumer confidence says Americans feel worse about the economy than they have since the 1970’s. Also today, one Republican website calls Rev. Jeremiah Wright “the gift that keeps on giving.”

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