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FTC and 20 states sue Dollar General, accusing bargain chain of overcharging customers

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.

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The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a lawsuit against Dollar General, claiming the retailer has charged customers more than advertised prices.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Nashville, cites a Guardian investigation published last December.

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