AS SOUTHERN TIER SEES RECORD HIGH GROCERY COSTS, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BREAK UP THE MEATPACKING MONOPOLIES, HELP FARMERS, AND DRIVE DOWN COST OF MEAT FOR FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:

As Southern Tier families face the rising cost of groceries, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today stood with Southern Tier farmers and families at Chemung County Cornell Cooperative Extension to introduce the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act. The Senator's new landmark legislation would break up the big meat monopolies, boost farmers Upstate, and lower grocery costs for families.

"The meatpacking monopoly is driving up costs for New Yorkers in the Southern Tier at the grocery store and rigging the game against local farmers. Corporate giants dominate the meat market and set prices sky-high for families, all while squeezing profits from farmers by eliminating compe...