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More People Skipping Basics to Pay the Bills

Analysts shocked as food banks run short, stores adjust prices

By Emily Roysdon,  Newser User

Posted Oct 19, 2007 7:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – More Americans are skipping breakfast and other basics just to pay the bills, the AP reports. With gas hitting highs this year and food prices up as much as 44%, even $35,000-plus wage earners are lining up for food, and food banks report acute...   Read full story »

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