We've mentioned this a few times. Both Reagan and Clinton "adjusted" inflation measures. I don't recall the motivation for Reagan's tweak, but I DO know why Clinton did it: to reduce the Gummint's Social Security payouts.
How'dya like that Corn-A-Hole now, sucka?
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Well, since you asked, I don't like it very much at all!!
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