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U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the Monopoly Busters Caucus, hosted a field hearing titled "From Farm to Kitchen Table: How Consolidation Spikes Food Prices" from Seattle City Hall on Wednesday. The hearing dove into a major root cause of rising food prices for consumers: corporate consolidation. From farms and food production to grocery store shelves, consolidation exists at every level, allowing a handful of corporations immense control over costs. Jayapal was joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, Seattle Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt, multiple members of Congress, and members of the community.

Speakers:
Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07)
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson
Seattle Deputy Mayor Brian Surratt
Former Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter
Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02)
Congresswoman Kim Schrier (WA-08)
Congresswoman Val Hoyle (OR-04)
Congresswoman Emily Randall (WA-06)
Mike Callicrate, Independent Cattle Producer
Cynthia Duran, Founder, Xinca Foods
Melissa Rose, Employee at Fred Meyers Grocery
Emily Chase, Co-Owner, Chase’s Market