WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:

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NEW REPORT: Republicans Running Scared as Inflation Continues to Spike

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The Consumer Price Index, a gauge of inflation, spiked 3.7% since last September, driven by soaring energy prices. Even the White House acknowledged these numbers were "disappointing" and "the energy shock is really the headline story today."< . . .

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