Albertsons, Kroger CEOs to defend $25B merger to skeptical senators

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Top executives at Kroger and Albertsons are expected to face tough questions from lawmakers who worry the grocers' planned $25 billion merger will push up food prices at a time when inflation is a concern.

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And lawmakers have had nothing to do with inflation? Look in the mirror.

Lawmakers are far more responsible for inflation than anything that Kroger and Albertsons could do.

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