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Don the con

Trump says affordability is “a con job by the Democrats.” Who ya gonna believe, The Donald or your lyin’ eyes? When Trump speaks of cons, we should listen. He should know, he’s the king of cons. But like all Republicans, Trump accuses others of what he himself is doing. “During the 2024 presidential campaign, Trump […]

September’s Pledge on Grocery Prices

All lies and jestStill a man hears what he wants to hearAnd disregards the rest . . . So what does the public think or believe today about grocery prices? Or are they scared to death after hearing Trumps plans on how to cut excessive spending. Which is the result of cutting taxes due to […]

FTC to Launch Inquiry Into Higher Grocery Prices and Surveillance Pricing

FTC to Launch Inquiry into Higher Grocery Prices by Lucille Barilla @ Retail Wire FTC Chair Lina M. Khan highlighted the FTC’s recent work to stop corporate lawbreaking that raises prices for Americans, including uncovering evidence of corporate conduct that may raise the price of gas, grocery prices, working to lower the cost of many asthma […]