Washington, June 30 -- Congressman Richard E. Neal issued the following press release:
The limits of the affordability crisis in America know no bounds, and this hearing comes at a great time as we have the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup. Families are paying more for groceries, housing, and health care, all while staring down the most expensive summer for traveling in recent memory.
On top of all that, they are also being priced out of our most favored pastime: sports.
As we prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday on Saturday, too many Americans will find that our great national pastime-baseball-has become a luxury experience for the few. Who can afford the rising, dynamic ticket prices? The $20 beer? The $15 hot dog? Or ...