Consumer Group Calls for End to Export and Promotion Programs
A consumer group and two lawmakers urge reform or abolition of U S agricultural marketing and promotion programs. They argue taxpayer funded and government supervised efforts subsidize private industry and promote unhealthy diets. The plan targets the Market Promotion Program and related campaigns for beef pork eggs and dairy.
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Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Dick Zimmer
R-N.j
Public Interest Center
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Farm Aid Debate Deepens in Congress Fray
Growers face a dilemma as Congress debates the future of farm aid. Tim Schrage in Butler County Iowa farms 2000 acres of corn and soybeans and hogs while he may need to idle 75 acres to keep eligibility for government payments. The Clinton administration favors tinkering with programs, while Republicans push large cuts totaling about 15 billion over five years. The 1995 farm bill will redefine subsidies and exports, impacting farmers rural economies and consumers.
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Tim Schrage
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Butler County
Iowa
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Clinton
Congressional Agriculture Committees
Senate
Dick Lugar
Indiana
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