Chuck Schumer: “A pound of beef up nearly 20%.”

“It's hard to enjoy a barbecue when rising costs are stretching your budget to the breaking point. Just look at costs of the menu compared to last year. A pound of beef up nearly 20%. Hot dogs 12%. Rack of ribs 8%. Buns up 20%. Ketchup up 14%. Watermelon, 17%. Lettuce 19%. Tomatoes up 22%.” (09:43–09:47)

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