Baby formula shortage forces parents to pay $120 for single can as Target, CVS and Walgreens limit sales
IndependentDEC 2021
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The Spin
Republican narrative
This is a national crisis that needs to be better addressed by both the government and the media. The shortage has been building since the onset of the pandemic, and the lack of timely and appropriate action from the Biden admin. makes it clear that its priorities are elsewhere.
Democratic narrative
The baby formula shortage is simply another symptom of the current economic environment. Scarcity is an issue that affects many sectors and the Biden administration is doing what it can to address these shortages.