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U.S. consumers less optimistic after tax increase
WASHINGTON -- An increase in Social Security taxes is leaving Americans with less take-home pay -- and a more negative outlook for the U.S. economy. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its index of consumer confidence plunged 8.1 points in January from December to 58.6. That's the lowest reading in 14 months and the third straight decline
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U.S. consumers less optimistic after tax increase
WASHINGTON -- An increase in Social Security taxes is leaving Americans with less take-home pay -- and a more negative outlook for the U.S. economy. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its index of consumer confidence plunged 8.1 points in January from December to 58.6. That's the lowest reading in 14 months and the third straight decline
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