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There Is a Petition for Obama to Nationalize Twinkies
There Is a Petition for Obama to Nationalize Twinkies
When the US auto industry was in jeopardy four years ago President Obama stepped in with a bailout package. Now it's the American junk food industry that's in peril, with Hostess Brands closing up shop and heading for liquidation, and some want Obama to take an even more drastic step. Daniel B. of Kansas City has started a petition for the president to "Nationalize the Twinkie industry."
Why Pay Thousands For Twinkies? Here’s The Recipe.
Why Pay Thousands For Twinkies? Here’s The Recipe.
In the wake of the closing of Hostess, many are worried that they won't be able to get Twinkies, and driving the prices of the snack cakes up to absurd degrees on eBay. Good thing the recipe is easy to find, if you're not made of money.
Hostess, Makers of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, Going Out of Business
Hostess, Makers of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, Going Out of Business
Hostess Brands, makers of Twinkies and Wonder Bread, have announced they are going out of business. According to WNEM, the company is laying off 18,500 workers and will be closing down plants that make the iconic brands. Hostess had already shut down three plants after a strike by members of its bakery workers' union saying it "crippled" operations...