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The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?

Democrats' resounding victory in the midterms can be boiled down to frustrations over the high cost of living and gas prices. But in divided government -- how much can Democrats do?

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Barbara Sprunt is a correspondent on NPR's Washington Desk covering Congress.