Oil price hikes questioned by FEA chief resignation
Lee Richardson, departing consumer affairs head of the Federal Energy Administration, said the FEA never justified December oil price increases. He cited the Cost of Living Council finding no basis and noted profits for major oil firms. He resigned, criticizing the agency for ignoring consumer interests.
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Milk hearings bid approved by panel in California and Senate
A California panel approved a milk hearings bid amid rising costs and industry pushback. Consumer activists led by Roy Alper urged federal hearings, while a similar Assembly resolution awaits action. In Sacramento the Senate Rules Committee sent the measure to the floor 3-1, aiming to probe milk prices amid calls for possible reductions.
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