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Seed distribution shows a long running congressional graft
A sweeping critique traces the free seed program in Congress from colonial roots to a modern system worth millions. It outlines how seeds to members' quotas are bought, tested, packaged, and shipped to schools, banks, and civic groups, highlighting budget battles, costs, and the machinery of distribution run by the Agriculture Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sain
Washington
Uncle Sam
Sam
Appropriations Commlttes
Agricultural Department
House
Senate
Bill G. Lowrey
Mississippi
Congressional Record
Washington Sunday Star
Georgia
Henry L. Hilforth
Clss
Department of Agriultra
Secretary of Agriculture
Congressional
Uocle
Office of Seed Distributions
Department of Agriculture
Post Office Department
Office of Weed Distribution
Arlington National Cemetery
Department
Chambers of Commerce
Bureau of Plant Industry
William A. Taylor
BR. A. Oakley
J. ©. W. Tracy
Mr. Tracy
Pennsylvania Avenue
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Buren
Abraham Lincoln
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Member of Congress
Frank
Frank Clarke
Waco
Tex
Wid