Big meatpackers must warn chicken growers about the risks of the deals they’re entering into, according to a new federal rule enacted Wednesday. The rule is part of a package of reforms the Biden administration has framed as steps to bring transparency and competition back to the meat industry, Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom… […]
Posts Tagged ‘monopolies’
Baby Formula Crisis Turns Focus on Manufacturer Monopolies, Federal Policies
The ongoing shortage of baby formula is pulling back the curtain on the how government policies have led to certain manufacturers dominating the market, the harm from a slow-moving Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and federal regulations that stymy competition. Views: 0
Fmr. Obama Econ. Adviser Furman: ‘Government Policies’ ‘Create Monopolies’ on Formula
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Don Lemon Tonight,” Jason Furman, who served as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Barack Obama and on the Council of Economic Advisers and the National Economic Council under President Bill Clinton Views: 0
Al Mayadeen English: To Defy Monopolies
July 1 2021 Ghassan Ben Jeddou Source: Al Mayadeen We, the family of Al Mayadeen, are all treading the path of freedom in the face of hegemony and supremacy. On the ninth anniversary of the launch of Al Mayadeen Media Network, we were late in issuing Al Mayadeen net in English, yet here it is; […]
Global South Urges Rich Countries To Lift Monopolies On Covid19 Medical Products
Ahead of critical talks at the World Trade Organization (WTO) civil society and trade unions from the Global South are calling on rich countries’ leaders to stop blocking a proposal to waive certain intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines and other medical products. Join the Twitter action! This landmark proposal to temporarily suspend the application […]
President Trump targets Big Pharma price monopolies, opioid addiction in riveting State of the Union speech
(Natural News) President Trump took aim at Big Pharma’s price monopolies in tonight’s State of the Union speech, promising — perhaps even threatening — to “dramatically” lower prescription drug prices in the near future. “One of my greatest priorities is to reduce the price of prescription drugs,” the President said to wide […]
Is it time for government to regulate internet giants to prevent thought monopolies?
(Natural News) Calls are increasing for Big Social platforms like Google, Facebook, and Twitter to be regulated like public utilities given their immense influence over what people see, read, hear and ultimately think, as well as how they spend their money. This online dominance has similarly brought forth the related issue of monopolistic control. A monopoly does not constitute […]
To Address Inequality, Let’s Take On Monopolies
America’s current economy bears the effects of that radical transformation. Four airlines control eighty percent of their market, two drug store chains dominate the pharmacy industry, and Google, Facebook, and Amazon each control nearly all of search, social media, and e-commerce online. The list goes on and on, with almost every industry in America — from agriculture to retail — having become highly concentrated. This […]
More than 200 families face eviction in Dublin after Goldman Sachs vulture fund deal
Some 60 families have already been served eviction notices, according to The Sunday Business Post. The move comes after Sachs purchased the loan that Irish company Twinlite had secured on the Cruise Park development. Sachs and Twinlite subsequently reached a deal to sell 208 of the development’s houses. Under Irish tenancy and eviction laws, landlords […]
Stunning Northern Lights illuminate sky in Norway (VIDEO)
The photographer appears to have been so thrilled with the stunning light display he started shooting before he even left his cabin in Norway. As the sky was clear of clouds, the view was particularly spectacular. Footage of the event has been published on social media. Aurora borealis, during which multicolored curtains of light fill […]