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Bush era moves against independent hog farmers stir controversy
The new administration under Ann Veneman pursues a back room deal with the NPPC to preserve the pork checkoff, sidelining opposition from Iowa CCI and Farmers Legal Action Group. Critics accuse Veneman of overturning democracy while NPPC funds moves to influence voters and spy on farm groups.
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Ann Veneman
George Bush
National Pork Producers Council
NPPC
Dan Glickman
Clinton
Veneman
Iowa
Glickman
Missouri
USDA
CCI
Sierra Club
National Wildlife Federation
Audubon Society
Bush
Brad Wilson
Springville