CBS poll: Over 70% of Americans struggle to afford basics like food, housing and health care.
More than 70% of Americans report struggling to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and health care, a new CBS News poll shows.
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More than 70% of Americans report struggling to afford basic necessities such as food, housing, and health care, a new CBS News poll shows.
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