Income inequality is taking a toll on state governments.

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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers did not boost their spending in June and their incomes failed to increase, further evidence that the economic recovery slowed in the spring. And Americans saved at the highest rate ...

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By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers spent modestly last month, a sign that the economic recovery is proceeding at a decent — but not spectacular — pace. The Commerce Department reported Monday that consumers boosted their ...

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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Personal spending jumped by a larger amount than expected in January but Americans’ incomes barely budged as millions of Social Security recipients did not get their usual cost of living boost. ...

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By JEANNINE AVERSA AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — We can’t get no job satisfaction. Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that ...

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By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Personal incomes rose in November at the fastest pace in six months while spending posted a second straight increase, raising hopes that that the recovery from the nation’s deep recession might ...

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