“So what do Americans gain from these new rules? As with many micro-managing regulations these days, precious little. Despite their assurances to the press and politicians who helped them, retailers need not pass along the savings they lobbied for in Washington to consumers back home. As a result, we’re not likely to pay less for groceries, clothing or household goods.”
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