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rbreich , to Random
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Conservatives say raising the minimum wage would drive up inflation.

But the federal minimum wage hasn't gone up since 2009.

Average CEO pay has gone up about 60% since 2009.

Who's pay is contributing to inflation?

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rbreich , to Random
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The FTC found evidence that a US oil exec colluded with OPEC in 2021 and 2022 to cut production and drive up prices.

The price-fixing scam is estimated to have cost Americans an extra $2,100 per year.

When I say corporate greed is driving inflation, this is what I mean.

Itchy ,
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In other news: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2024/05/16/raskin_we_need_to_investigate_any_quid_pro_quo_trump_has_made_with_oil_companies_he_remains_a_one-man_crime_wave_.html

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A new DoT rule will require airlines to disclose more fees upfront.

The rule will save passengers $500M a year by making it easier to comparison shop and avoid hidden fees.

Major airlines are up in arms and have sued.

Their power to rip us off is being challenged. About time.

Itchy ,
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Rather than the commitment to serve customers, their first course of action is to sue.

arstechnica , to Random
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Meta to face EU probe for not doing enough to stop Russian disinformation

Insufficient moderation of political ads risk undermining electoral process.

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/04/meta-to-face-eu-probe-for-not-doing-enough-to-stop-russian-disinformation/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

Itchy ,
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"Brussels is set to open a probe into Meta’s Facebook and Instagram as soon as Monday over concerns the social media giant is failing to do enough to counter disinformation from Russia and other countries.

Regulators suspect that Meta’s moderation does not go far enough to stop the widespread dissemination of political advertising that risks undermining the electoral process,"

rbreich , to Random
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Reminder that Live Nation/Ticketmaster is a monopoly, which is why it can get away with providing awful service, charging exorbitant prices, and tacking on fees as high as 75% of the ticket price.

It's a big deal that the DOJ is planning to file an antitrust lawsuit against it.

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Yay

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