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National Confidence Surges towards “Not Bad”; New York Lags Behind

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Posted By: Siena University Research Institute September 29, 2009

National Confidence Surges towards “Not Bad”; New York Lags Behind
Downstate Sees Brightening Future, Upstate Remains Pessimistic
Buying Plans Flat; Most Consumers Reluctant to Spend
Concern over Gas/Food Prices Stable but High

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