The Obama White House warned Thursday that hidden fees are a widespread and growing problem for the U.S. economy, according to a report commissioned to help boost competition on behalf of consumers.
The report, published by Obama’s National Economic Council, warned that hotels, sports and entertainment events, airlines, and other industries are increasingly relying on hidden fees that are at worst “fraudulent or deceptive.”
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