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Democrats set to hold Congress, but Trump can still block their plans on cost of living

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Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
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Summary

Democrats will hold Congress, but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans. The party's message on cost of living resonated with voters, and it must now show it can ease pressures on food, fuel and taxes. Whether it can do so is therefore in question.

This continues an earlier story: Democrats set to take control of Congress as they plan their agenda

Later: Opinion Piece Argues Democrats Can Rewrite Economic Rules to Make Life More Affordable

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  1. BBC

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    Reports that Democrats will hold Congress, but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans, and asks whether the party can ease cost of living pressures on food, fuel and taxes.

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