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Living with high prices in Virginia's 1st Congressional District

Living with high prices in Virginia's 1st Congressional District
NPR News Sunday 01 November 2026, 13:00 UTC By Ayesha Rascoe 1 min read
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High prices are straining budgets for both a small business owner and a single mom in a rural part of Va.'s 1st Congressional district. They explain how they're handling the economic stress of these times.(Image credit: Melissa Gray)

High prices are straining budgets for both a small business owner and a single mom in a rural part of Va.'s 1st Congressional district. They explain how they're handling the economic stress of these times.

(Image credit: Melissa Gray)

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