Consumers Feeling More Confident

April 28, 2010

Guest contributor

The Washington Post

The Consumer Confidence Index rose to its highest point since the economy went into freefall back in the fall of 2008.

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Guest contributor

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Guest contributor

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Consumers Feeling More Confident

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Guest contributor

The Associated Press/New York Times (free reg. required)

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Guest contributor

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