Name:   architect - Subject:   Furthermore Date:   8/23/2015 1:49:23 PM

I like your 2d paragraph!!

As for the first...the last inflation report I heard included in the bottom line number the cost of fuel and food with a 2nd number stating inflation (or lack thereof) with the "volitile" fuel and food costs removed.  As I recall this has been the way it has been presented through Democratic and Republican adminsitrations at least since the price of oil became "volitile" in the late 60's.