The Economy

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1. Consumer Confidence Back in Positive Territory; Just in Time to Give a Shot in the Arm to Holiday Retailers
   Investor's Business Daily
   December 13, 2005
2. Consumer Confidence Rebounds in November But Still in Negative Territory
   Investor's Business Daily
   November 8, 2005
3. Consumer Confidence Edges Up But Still In Doldrums
   Investor's Business Daily
   October 11, 2005
4. Katrina Pummels Consumer Confidence
   Investor's Business Daily
   September 14, 2005
5. Sentiment Snaps Out Of Doldrums On Wave Of Strong Economic Data
   Investor's Business Daily
   August 10, 2005
6. Economic Optimism Softens As Gas Prices Edge Higher
   Investor's Business Daily
   July 13, 2005
7. Economic Optimism Brightens As Gasoline Prices Ease
   Investor's Business Daily
   June 15, 2005
8. Economic Optimism Edges Down To A New Low As Gasoline Prices Continue To Take Their Toll
   Investor's Business Daily
   May 10, 2005
9. Economic Optimism At 4-year Low As Gasoline Prices Take Their Toll
   Investor's Business Daily
   April 12, 2005
10. Economic Optimism Dips In February; Consumers' Personal Financial Outlook Gains Steam
    Investor's Business Daily
    February 8, 2005
11. Economic Optimism Rises To A 4-Month High In Jan.
    Investor's Business Daily
    January 11, 2005

The Nation

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1. Americans Split On Military Effort In Iraq, But Most Acknowledge Positive Outcomes
   Investor's Business Daily
   June 14, 2005