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President Biden faces a setback after the government reports the US GDP contracted 1.4 percent in Q1 2022. Technical factors and a drop in inventories and rising imports weighed on growth while officials argued consumer spending and investment remained solid. Republicans criticized the shrinkage as inflation and supply risks loom.
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Democrats urged expanding FTC authority to punish price gouging by oil firms, proposing a dedicated market-monitoring unit, steeper fines, and stricter penalties. They argued for action ahead of the midterm elections as gas averages rise to about 4.14 per gallon, with leaders blaming big oil.
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