Biden to spend $1 billion to challenge meat industry giants that he blames for high inflation

President Biden on Monday pledged $ 1 billion of taxpayer money to boost independent meat and poultry producers and undercut industry giants, escalating his months-long battle with the meat industry over high inflation. Mr. Biden said four large companies control 85% of the beef market, 54% of the poultry market, and … The Washington Times stories: White House

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US Congress to question heads of tech giants on Wednesday – Yahoo News

US Congress to question heads of tech giants on Wednesday  Yahoo News Big Tech CEOs ready defenses for U.S. Congress hearing into their growing power  Reuters Big Tech CEOs’ antitrust hearing at US Congress postponed  Deccan Chronicle Big Tech CEOs Ready Defences for US Congress Hearing Into Their Growing Power  Gadgets 360 Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google CEO congressional hearing officially delayed  CNBC View Full Coverage on Google News “us congress” – Google News

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For Tech Giants, Halting Russian Meddling in US Politics Won’t Be Easy – Wall Street Journal

Wall Street Journal For Tech Giants, Halting Russian Meddling in US Politics Won't Be EasyWall Street JournalSince they began in September disclosing evidence of the Russian manipulation, the tech firms have all said they are taking steps to stop such activity. Facebook has pledged to hire 10,000 new security employees and is working with other companies and …Russia's political disinformation group had about 80 tech employees, indictment saysCNBC Indictment shows how Russians conspired to disrupt US politics — but not how to stop them next timeWashington PostFacebook will mail out…

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