Sen. Wyden challenges Kroger-Albertsons merger, warns of harm to consumers, workers

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is cracking down on an upcoming Kroger-Albertsons merger that could threaten up to 617 stores nationwide – more than 60 in his home state.

According to Sen. Wyden, the merger could bring harm to consumers and workers while contributing to a building monopoly of national grocery chains.

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