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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters

BBC Business's headline. Reported by BBC Business, BBC News World, BBC News.

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What BBC Business reported

The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections.

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'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters. The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. Covered by 3 publications. BBC Business: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters. BBC News World: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters. BBC News: 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters.

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  1. BBC Business United Kingdom 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. 1 Nov · Tier 1
  2. BBC News World United Kingdom 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. 1 Nov · Tier 2
  3. BBC News United Kingdom 'I've had people eating cat food': Rising cost of living top of mind for US voters The BBC's Clive Myrie travelled to North Caroline where voters voiced their frustrations ahead of midterm elections. 1 Nov · Tier 2

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