Gerald Martineau/Washington Post At Sunnyside Farms in Westminster, Md., consultant Rod Nissley watches over thousands of eggs. Nationally, the average price of eggs is $2.17 a dozen.

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Egg prices cracking the bank

WASHINGTON - In the race between her family's income and four hungry sons, Norma Jean Young says the boys are beginning to win.

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• March 22, 2008