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Blizzard Effect: 50%+ consumer spending drop in blizzard-hit regions
Christmas Spending: $183 daily average among upper-income shoppers points to strong finish
Consumer Confidence "Surprise": -26 Economic Confidence Index score predicted the decline reported by the Conference Board
Reigning Champs: 3rd year straight for Barack Obama as Most Admired Man, 9th straight for Hillary Clinton as Most Admired Woman
Religious Nation?: 70% in U.S. say religion is losing its influence in America
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