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Search results for "U.S. beef prices are at record highs"

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Donald Trump stated on August 26, 2025 in a Cabinet meeting:
“Groceries are down. Energy is way down. ... Was $4 and $5 for a gallon of gas.”
By Louis Jacobson• September 5, 2025
Instagram posts stated on February 26, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Chicken and cows have high levels of estrogen, which leads men who eat them to bald, develop man boobs and be unable to grow muscle mass.
By Sofia Ahmed• March 1, 2024
Facebook posts stated on January 12, 2023 in a photo on Facebook:
The cost of eggs has gone up 700%.
By Sara Swann• January 13, 2023
Gary Black stated on April 04, 2012 in a press conference:
"Lean, finely textured beef is the proper name [not pink slime], and it is a safe, widely used product."
By Eric Stirgus• April 10, 2012
Michele Bachmann stated on June 01, 2011 in an interview on WKXL-AM in Concord, N.H.:
"If you threw a barbecue yesterday for the Memorial weekend, it was 29 percent more expensive than last year because Barack Obama's policies have led to groceries going up 29 percent."
By Jake Berry• June 27, 2011
Abigail Spanberger stated on June 16, 2022 in an op-ed.:
“The four big meat packers are raking in record profits … ”
By Warren Fiske• June 30, 2022
Instagram posts stated on March 04, 2024 in an Instagram post:
Texas wildfires are a “deliberate” attack on U.S. food supply.
By Jeff Cercone• March 5, 2024
Sarah Palin stated on November 07, 2010 in a prepared speech:
Grocery prices "have risen significantly over the past year or so."
By Louis Jacobson• November 10, 2010
Sarah Palin stated on July 10, 2011 in an interview with "Newsweek":
Slim Jims "just recently" cost 99 cents but now cost $2.69.
By Louis Jacobson• July 11, 2011
Donald Trump stated on September 17, 2023 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press":
The price of "bacon is up five times" under President Joe Biden.
By Louis Jacobson• September 18, 2023
Katie McGinty stated on March 08, 2016 in :
"Here in Pennsylvania, the annual cost for infant childcare is over $10,000 per child, which is more than most families pay in rent and almost the same cost as in-state college tuition."
By Cassie Owens• March 18, 2016
Scott Bessent stated on October 26, 2025 in an interview on NBC's "Meet the Press":
"Overall, the inflation since President Trump” took office “has come down."
By Louis Jacobson• October 29, 2025
Facebook posts stated on June 30, 2022 in a Facebook post:
Fast food chain Wendy’s was “exposed for using horse meat.”
By Gabrielle Settles• July 8, 2022
Renewable Fuels Association stated on June 22, 2011 in an advertisement in Washington, D.C., Metro stations:
Ethanol reduced gas prices by 89 cents per gallon in 2010, and if ethanol disappeared, gas prices could rise by as much as 92 percent.
By Louis Jacobson• July 1, 2011
Facebook posts stated on August 11, 2020 in Facebook post:
Says Kamala Harris wants to eliminate beef.
By Sophie Austin• August 14, 2020
New Jersey Democratic State Committee stated on June 02, 2011 in a press release:
Gov. Chris Christie owes the state money "for amenities like extra Gorgonzola cheese for his staff on these trips."
By Bill Wichert• July 3, 2011
Rick Perry stated on June 27, 2017 in a White House briefing:
France "wouldn’t buy Texas beef for some reason, yet 76 percent of their energy comes from nuclear power."
By W. Gardner Selby• June 30, 2017
John McCain stated on September 08, 2008 in a TV ad:
John McCain "took on the drug industry."
By Adriel Bettelheim• September 9, 2008
Ron Wyden stated on December 12, 2011 in a speech:
Says Oregon canned blueberries will be cheaper in South Korea thanks to a trade agreement.
By Janie Har• December 20, 2011
Carol Miller stated on August 30, 2023 in a post on X:
“Gas prices have skyrocketed since Joe Biden took office and continue to do so everyday.”
By Michelle Peribanez• October 6, 2023

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