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Check out our election coverage. Due to unforeseen circumstances, NSPR will no longer be able to broadcast Hearts of Space.

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.