Saturday, May 21, 2022

Price Gouging, Deaf Cards, Baby Formula

O’Halleran Votes to Pass Price Gouging Prevention Act
Source: U.S. Representative Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ, 1st)
May 20, 2022
“Amidst global market instability from COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, we’ve seen record-high fuel prices at the pump, and rural Arizonans, who drive more miles than most to get groceries, take kids to school, and go to the doctor, are suffering,” said O’Halleran who, represents one of the largest congressional districts in America. “At the same time, we’ve seen oil companies make record profits and prioritize stock buybacks over investing in lowering prices for American families. I’m glad the House has passed this measure that holds oil companies, fuel wholesalers, and bad actors accountable, and prohibits price gouging that leads to artificially high prices.”
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Governor DeWine Unveils New Communication Card to Help Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Individuals Communicate with Law Enforcement
Source: Ohio Governor’s Office
May 20, 2022
The new card, which can be downloaded onto a phone or printed and stored inside a vehicle, wallet, or purse, includes various pictures that deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals can point to in order to help them more easily communicate during interactions with law enforcement.
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Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Investigation into Baby Formula Shortage
Source: U.S. Representative Lihan Omar (D-MN, 6th)
May 20, 2022
“We are writing to urge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work with relevant federal agencies to investigate the U.S. baby formula industry and study any unfair or unsustainable practices, like deceptive marketing, price gouging, and stock buybacks, that may be weakening our nutritional formula supply and ultimately harming our constituents,” the members wrote.
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