Booz Allen’s Acquisition of EverWatch Will Exacerbate Lack of Competition in National Security Contracting
October 17, 2022 – Today, government contractor Booz Allen Hamilton announced that it would close on its acquisition of EverWatch, its sole competitor for a National Security Agency IT contract, after a federal judge denied the Department of Justice’s request to issue a preliminary injunction that would have prevented them from doing so. In response, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.
CNN: What this mega supermarket merger could mean for your grocery bills
October 17, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Executive Director Sarah Miller spoke to CNN about how a Kroger-Albertsons merger would increase food prices and further squeeze consumers.
CNN: Two of the largest supermarkets in America are merging
October 16, 2022 — Economic Liberties explained to CNN why a Kroger-Albertsons merger would be "disastrous for market competition, small businesses, and especially – consumers’ pockets."
Breaking Points: Inflation Numbers DIRE For Average Americans
October 14, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Research Director Matt Stoller dug in on the latest inflation numbers on Breaking Points.
WCPO: Grocery unions urge regulators to stop Kroger’s acquisition of Albertsons
October 14, 2022 — Economic Liberties' Director of Policy & Advocacy Morgan Harper joined WCPO Cincinnati to break down the consequences of a Kroger-Albertsons merger.