Below is a list of CPI categories tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. For more information on inflation rate by category, click on a category below.
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Admission to movies, theaters, and concerts (1997-2021)
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Admission to sporting events (1997-2021)
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Admissions (1977-2021)
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Airline fares (1963-2021)
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Alcoholic beverages (1952-2021)
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Alcoholic beverages at home (1977-2021)
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Alcoholic beverages away from home (1977-2021)
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All items (1913-2021)
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All items less medical care (1957-2021)
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All items (chained) (1999-2021)
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All items less energy (1957-2021)
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All items less food (1935-2021)
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All items less food and energy (1957-2021)
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All items less food and shelter (1967-2021)
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All items less food, shelter, and energy (1967-2021)
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All items less food, shelter, energy, and used cars and trucks (1967-2021)
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All items less shelter (1935-2021)
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Apparel (1913-2021)
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Apparel less footwear (1947-2021)
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Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning (1997-2021)
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Apples (1939-2021)
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Appliances (1997-2021)
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Atlanta, Georgia (1917-2021)
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Audio equipment (1977-2021)
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Automobile service clubs (1997-2020)
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Baby food (1997-2021)
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Bacon and related products (1939-2021)
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Bacon, breakfast sausage, and related products (1997-2021)
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Bakery products (1977-2021)
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Bananas (1939-2021)
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Bedroom furniture (1977-2021)
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Beef and veal (1935-2021)
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Beer, ale, and other malt beverages at home (1952-2021)
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Beer, ale, and other malt beverages away from home (1997-2021)
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Beverage materials including coffee and tea (1997-2021)
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Boston, Massachusetts (1914-2021)
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Boys' and girls' footwear (1977-2021)
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Boys' apparel (1977-2021)
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Bread (1997-2021)
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Bread other than white (1977-2021)
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Breakfast cereal (1977-2021)
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Breakfast sausage and related products (1997-2021)
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Butter (1939-2021)
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Butter and margarine (1997-2021)
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Cable and satellite television service (1983-2021)
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Cakes, cupcakes, and cookies (1978-2021)
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Candy and chewing gum (1997-2021)
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Canned fruits (1997-2021)
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Canned fruits and vegetables (1997-2021)
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Canned vegetables (1997-2021)
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Car and truck rental (1997-2021)
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Carbonated drinks (1978-2021)
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Care of invalids and elderly at home (2005-2021)
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Cereals and bakery products (1935-2021)
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Cereals and cereal products (1977-2021)
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Cheese and related products (1977-2021)
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Chicago, Illinois (1914-2021)
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Chicken (1997-2021)
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Child care and nursery school (1990-2021)
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Cigarettes (1997-2021)
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Citrus fruits (1997-2021)
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Clocks, lamps, and decorator items (1977-2021)
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Club membership for shopping clubs, fraternal, or other organizations, or participant sports fees (1997-2021)
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Coffee (1967-2021)
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College tuition and fees (1977-2021)
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Commodities (1935-2021)
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Commodities less food (1935-2021)
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Commodities less food and beverages (1967-2021)
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Commodities less food and energy commodities (1957-2021)
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Commodities less food, energy, and used cars and trucks (1967-2021)
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Communication (1993-2021)
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Computer software and accessories (1997-2021)
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Cookies (1977-2021)
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Cosmetics, perfume, bath, nail preparations and implements (1977-2021)
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Crackers, bread, and cracker products (1977-2021)
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Dairy and related products (1935-2021)
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Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas (1963-2021)
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Delivery services (1997-2021)
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Dental services (1935-2021)
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Denver, Colorado (1984-2020)
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Detroit, Michigan (1914-2021)
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Dishes and flatware (1997-2021)
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Distilled spirits at home (1978-2021)
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Distilled spirits away from home (1997-2021)
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Distilled spirits, excluding whiskey, at home (1977-2021)
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Domestic services (1997-2021)
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Domestically produced farm food (1971-2021)
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Dried beans, peas, and lentils (1997-2021)
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Durables (1935-2021)
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Education (1993-2021)
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Education and communication (1993-2021)
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Education and communication commodities (2009-2021)
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Education and communication services (2009-2021)
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Educational books and supplies (1967-2021)
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Eggs (1935-2021)
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Electricity (1913-2021)
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Elementary and high school tuition and fees (1977-2021)
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Energy (1957-2021)
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Energy commodities (1957-2021)
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Energy services (1935-2021)
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Eyeglasses and eye care (1986-2021)
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Fats and oils (1967-2021)
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Fees for lessons or instructions (1986-2021)
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Film and photographic supplies (1997-2016)
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Financial services (1986-2021)
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Fish and seafood (1935-2021)
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Floor coverings (1997-2021)
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Flour and prepared flour mixes (1977-2021)
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Food (1913-2021)
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Food and beverages (1967-2021)
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Food at employee sites and schools (1997-2021)
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Food at home (1947-2021)
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Food away from home (1953-2021)
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Food from vending machines and mobile vendors (1997-2021)
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Footwear (1935-2021)
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Frankfurters (1951-2021)
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Fresh and frozen chicken parts (1977-2021)
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Fresh biscuits, rolls, muffins (1997-2021)
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Fresh cakes and cupcakes (1977-2021)
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Fresh fish and seafood (1997-2021)
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Fresh fruits (1947-2021)
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Fresh fruits and vegetables (1935-2021)
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Fresh milk other than whole (1997-2021)
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Fresh sweetrolls, coffeecakes, doughnuts (1977-2021)
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Fresh vegetables (1947-2021)
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Fresh whole chicken (1935-2021)
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Fresh whole milk (1939-2021)
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Frozen and freeze dried prepared foods (1977-2021)
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Frozen and refrigerated bakery products, pies, tarts, turnovers (1977-2021)
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Frozen fish and seafood (1977-2021)
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Frozen fruits and vegetables (1997-2021)
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Frozen noncarbonated juices and drinks (1997-2021)
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Frozen vegetables (1977-2021)
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Fruits and vegetables (1935-2021)
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Fuel oil (1935-2021)
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Fuel oil and other fuels (1935-2021)
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Fuels and utilities (1952-2021)
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Full service meals and snacks (1997-2021)
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Funeral expenses (1986-2021)
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Furniture and bedding (1935-2021)
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Garbage and trash collection (1983-2021)
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Gardening and lawncare services (1997-2021)
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Gasoline (all types) (1935-2021)
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Gasoline, unleaded midgrade (1993-2021)
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Gasoline, unleaded premium (1981-2021)
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Gasoline, unleaded regular (1976-2021)
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Girls' apparel (1977-2021)
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Hair, dental, shaving, and miscellaneous personal care products (1997-2021)
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Haircuts and other personal care services (1997-2021)
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Ham (1978-2021)
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Ham, excluding canned (1977-2021)
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Health insurance (2005-2021)
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Hospital and related services (1977-2021)
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Hospital services (1996-2021)
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Household cleaning products (1997-2021)
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Household energy (1967-2021)
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Household furnishings and operations (1967-2021)
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Household furnishings and supplies (2009-2021)
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Household operations (1997-2021)
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Household paper products (1997-2021)
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Housekeeping supplies (1967-2021)
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Housing (1967-2021)
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Housing at school, excluding board (1982-2021)
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Houston, Texas (1914-2021)
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Ice cream and related products (1977-2021)
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Indoor plants and flowers (1990-2021)
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Infants' and toddlers' apparel (1947-2021)
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Information and information processing (1993-2021)
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Information technology commodities (2009-2021)
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Information technology, hardware and services (1988-2021)
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Inpatient hospital services (1996-2021)
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Instant coffee (1961-2021)
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Intercity train fare (2007-2019)
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Internet services and electronic information providers (1997-2021)
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Intracity mass transit (2009-2021)
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Intracity transportation (1978-2021)
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Jewelry (1986-2021)
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Jewelry and watches (1986-2021)
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Juices and nonalcoholic drinks (1997-2021)
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Lamb and organ meats (1977-2017)
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Laundry and dry cleaning services (1997-2021)
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Laundry equipment (1977-2021)
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Leased cars and trucks (2001-2021)
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Legal services (1986-2021)
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Lettuce (1939-2021)
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Limited service meals and snacks (1997-2021)
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Living room, kitchen, and dining room furniture (1997-2021)
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Lodging away from home (1997-2021)
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Lunchmeats (1997-2021)
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Major appliances (1997-2021)
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Margarine (1939-2021)
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Meats (1935-2021)
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Meats, poultry, and fish (1935-2021)
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Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs (1967-2021)
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Medical care (1935-2021)
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Medical care commodities (1935-2021)
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Medical care services (1935-2021)
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Medical equipment and supplies (2009-2021)
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Medicinal drugs (2009-2021)
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Men's and boys' apparel (1935-2021)
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Men's apparel (1977-2021)
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Men's footwear (1977-2021)
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Men's furnishings (1977-2021)
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Men's pants and shorts (1977-2021)
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Men's shirts and sweaters (1997-2021)
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Men's suits, sport coats, and outerwear (1978-2021)
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Florida (1977-2021)
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Milk (1997-2021)
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Minneapolis-St Paul, Minnesota (1984-2020)
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Miscellaneous household products (1997-2021)
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Miscellaneous personal goods (1997-2021)
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Miscellaneous personal services (1977-2021)
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Motor fuel (1935-2021)
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Motor oil, coolant, and fluids (1977-2021)
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Motor vehicle body work (1977-2021)
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Motor vehicle fees (1997-2021)
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Motor vehicle insurance (1935-2021)
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Motor vehicle maintenance and repair (1935-2021)
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Motor vehicle maintenance and servicing (1977-2021)
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Motor vehicle parts and equipment (1977-2021)
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Motor vehicle repair (1997-2021)
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Moving, storage, freight expense (1997-2021)
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Music instruments and accessories (1997-2021)
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New and used motor vehicles (1993-2021)
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New cars (1935-2021)
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New cars and trucks (1997-2021)
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New trucks (1983-2021)
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New vehicles (1935-2021)
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New vehicles (chained) (1999-2021)
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New York (1914-2021)
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Newspapers and magazines (1997-2021)
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Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage materials (1947-2021)
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Nondurables (1935-2021)
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Nondurables less food (1935-2021)
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Nondurables less food and apparel (1935-2021)
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Nondurables less food and beverages (1967-2021)
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Nondurables less food, beverages, and apparel (1967-2021)
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Nonelectric cookware and tableware (1997-2021)
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Nonfrozen noncarbonated juices and drinks (1997-2021)
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Nonprescription drugs (2009-2021)
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Nursing homes and adult day services (1996-2021)
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Olives, pickles, relishes (1997-2021)
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Oranges, including tangerines (1939-2021)
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Other appliances (1997-2021)
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Other bakery products (1978-2021)
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Other beverage materials including tea (1997-2021)
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Other condiments (1977-2021)
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Other dairy and related products (1997-2021)
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Other fats and oils including peanut butter (1997-2021)
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Other food at home (1967-2021)
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Other food away from home (1997-2021)
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Other foods (1963-2021)
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Other fresh fruits (1997-2021)
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Other fresh vegetables (1977-2021)
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Other furniture (1997-2021)
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Other goods (2009-2021)
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Other goods and services (1967-2021)
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Other household equipment and furnishings (1997-2021)
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Other intercity transportation (1978-2021)
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Other linens (1997-2021)
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Other lodging away from home including hotels and motels (1967-2021)
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Other meats (1953-2021)
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Other miscellaneous foods (1997-2021)
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Other motor fuels (1997-2021)
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Other personal services (2009-2021)
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Other pork including roasts, steaks, and ribs (1997-2021)
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Other processed fruits and vegetables including dried (1997-2021)
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Other recreation services (1997-2021)
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Other recreational goods (1997-2021)
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Other services (1967-2021)
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Other sweets (1997-2021)
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Other uncooked poultry including turkey (1997-2021)
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Other video equipment (1997-2021)
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Outdoor equipment and supplies (1997-2021)
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Outpatient hospital services (1986-2021)
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Owners' equivalent rent of primary residence (1982-2021)
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Owners' equivalent rent of residences (1982-2021)
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Parking and other fees (1997-2021)
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Parking fees and tolls (1997-2021)
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Peanut butter (1997-2021)
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Personal care (1935-2021)
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Personal care products (1935-2021)
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Personal care services (1952-2021)
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Personal computers and peripheral equipment (1997-2021)
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Pet food (1997-2021)
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Pet services (1997-2020)
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Pet services including veterinary (1997-2021)
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Pets and pet products (1977-2021)
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Pets, pet products and services (1997-2021)
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1914-2021)
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Phoenix, Arizona (2002-2020)
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Photo processing (1997-2020)
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Photographer fees (1997-2020)
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Photographers and photo processing (1997-2021)
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Photographic equipment (1997-2021)
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Photographic equipment and supplies (1977-2021)
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Photography (1997-2021)
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Physicians' services (1935-2021)
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Pork (1935-2021)
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Pork chops (1939-2021)
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Postage (1935-2021)
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Postage and delivery services (1997-2021)
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Potatoes (1939-2021)
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Poultry (1935-2021)
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Prepared salads (2007-2021)
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Prescription drugs (1935-2021)
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Private transportation (1935-2021)
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Processed fish and seafood (1997-2021)
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Processed fruits and vegetables (1997-2021)
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Professional services (1967-2021)
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Propane, kerosene, and firewood (1986-2021)
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Public transportation (1935-2021)
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Purchase of pets, pet supplies, accessories (1997-2021)
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Recorded music and music subscriptions (1997-2021)
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Recreation (1993-2021)
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Recreation commodities (2009-2021)
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Recreation services (2009-2021)
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Recreational books (1997-2021)
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Recreational reading materials (1977-2021)
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Rent of primary residence (1913-2021)
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Rent of shelter (1982-2021)
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Rental of video discs and other media (1997-2021)
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Repair of household items (1997-2021)
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Rice (1997-2021)
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Rice, pasta, cornmeal (1977-2021)
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Roasted coffee (1939-2021)
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Salad dressing (1997-2021)
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Salt and other seasonings and spices (1997-2021)
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San Diego, California (1984-2020)
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San Francisco, California (1914-2021)
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Sauces and gravies (1997-2021)
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Seattle, Washington (1914-2021)
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Services (1935-2021)
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Services by other medical professionals (1986-2021)
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Services less energy services (1957-2021)
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Services less medical care services (1957-2021)
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Services less rent of shelter (1982-2021)
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Sewing machines, fabric and supplies (1997-2021)
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Shelf stable fish and seafood (1977-2021)
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Shelter (1952-2021)
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Ship fare (1997-2021)
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Snacks (1977-2021)
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Soups (1977-2021)
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Spices, seasonings, condiments, sauces (1978-2021)
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Sporting goods (1977-2021)
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Sports equipment (1978-2021)
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Sports vehicles including bicycles (1978-2021)
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St Louis, Missouri (1984-2021)
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State motor vehicle registration and license fees (1997-2021)
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Stationery, stationery supplies, gift wrap (1977-2021)
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Sugar and artificial sweeteners (1977-2021)
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Sugar and sweets (1935-2021)
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Tampa, Florida (1987-2020)
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Technical and business school tuition and fees (1997-2021)
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Telephone hardware, calculators, and other consumer information items (1997-2021)
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Telephone services (1997-2021)
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Televisions (1950-2021)
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Tenants' and household insurance (1997-2021)
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Tobacco and smoking products (1935-2021)
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Tobacco products other than cigarettes (1997-2021)
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Tomatoes (1953-2021)
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Tools, hardware and supplies (1997-2021)
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Tools, hardware, outdoor equipment and supplies (1997-2021)
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Toys (1977-2021)
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Toys, games, hobbies and playground equipment (1997-2021)
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Transportation (1935-2021)
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Transportation commodities less motor fuel (2009-2021)
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Transportation services (1935-2021)
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Tuition, other school fees, and childcare (1977-2021)
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Uncooked beef roasts (1997-2021)
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Uncooked beef steaks (1997-2021)
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Uncooked ground beef (1943-2021)
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Uncooked other beef and veal (1997-2021)
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Used cars and trucks (1952-2021)
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Utilities and public transportation (1957-2021)
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Utility (piped) gas service (1935-2021)
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Vehicle accessories other than tires (1997-2021)
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Vehicle parts and equipment other than tires (1977-2021)
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Veterinarian services (1997-2021)
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Video and audio (1993-2021)
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Video and audio products (2009-2021)
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Video and audio services (2009-2021)
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Video discs and other media (1997-2021)
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Video discs and other media, including rental of video (1997-2021)
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Watches (1986-2021)
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Water and sewer and trash collection services (1997-2021)
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Water and sewerage maintenance (1952-2021)
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Whiskey at home (1952-2021)
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White bread (1939-2021)
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Window and floor coverings and other linens (1997-2021)
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Window coverings (1997-2021)
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Wine at home (1963-2021)
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Wine away from home (1997-2021)
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Wireless telephone services (1997-2021)
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Women's and girls' apparel (1935-2021)
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Women's apparel (1977-2021)
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Women's dresses (1935-2021)
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Women's footwear (1977-2021)
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Women's outerwear (1935-2021)
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Women's suits and separates (1997-2021)
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Women's underwear, nightwear, sportswear and accessories (1997-2021)