>>USDA Claims Cost of Eating Out Rising Due to Worker Salaries
(USDA) -- Many Virginians have already cut back on non-essential spending, like eating out, but part of the Biden-Harris administration says to expect that cost to rise even more. USDA Economist Megan Sweitzer says grocery costs are expected to only increase by an average of 1.1% this year.Preview: She says the added cost is not from the purchase of the food but the cost of those who prepare and serve the food to you.Preview: Sweitzer says the employees are considered part of the service industry.