FRB: G.19 Statistical Release, November 2007: http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g19/current/
Long-term unemployment: Normal duration for regular unemployment benefits is 26 weeks, so this figure is people who are still looking for work even after unemployment benefits have run out.
Authoritative CPI: This index is the one that is generally referred to as “the” Consumer Price Index.
Inflation Rate: This is the main inflation rate - year-over-year percentage change in “the” CPI.
NYTimes coverage of inflation: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/16/business/16cnd-econ.html
“Core” Inflation Rate: This rate is based on CPI minus food & energy. Less volatile than the main inflation rate.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/28/business/28econ.html
EPI Snapshot states that these figures are adjusted for inflation.
This report covers years 1990-2002
This is “Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers” or “CPI-U”.
Dean Baker @ CEPR: Housing Market Monitor: http://www.cepr.net/content/view/1415/220/