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Photo of the Day: Paying for the 4th

The American Farm Bureau Federation launched an informal price survey to tally up the cost of hot dogs, burgers and other Independence Day fare for 2013. The group says the average cost of a summertime picnic including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad and lemonade comes to $57.20 for 10 people, or $5.72 per person.

Jul 3, 2013
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(AP) — In this Wednesday, July 4, 2012 file photo, Chris Andreski grills hamburgers and hot dogs in Arlington, Va. while waiting for the start of the Independence Day fireworks celebration over the National Mall in Washington.

The American Farm Bureau Federation launched an informal price survey to tally up the cost of hot dogs, burgers and other Independence Day fare for 2013. The group says the average cost of a summertime picnic including hot dogs, cheeseburgers, pork spare ribs, potato salad and lemonade comes to $57.20 for 10 people, or $5.72 per person. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)