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Do fewer farmers mean loss of clout
Washington reporters note a steady farm decline may end the era of easy farm legislation as Carter’s farm bill and food stamp package face scrutiny. Veterans warn urban lawmakers influence may grow while rural power wanes, yet farm groups seek cross-aisle coalitions to preserve supports and price controls.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dminn
Senate
Humphrey
House
Reuben Johnson
National Farmers Union
Paul Findley
Findley
Johnson
Consumer Protection Agency
Old South
Plains
Herman Talmadge
D-Ga
Senate Agriculture Committee
Thomas Foley
Carroll Hubbard, Jr
Dky
Kentucky
Hubbard
New York City
Chicago
Los Angeles
American Farm Bureau Federation
NFU
Agriculture Council of America
Consumer Federation of America