Panel rejects aerosol ban over insufficient evidence
Washington. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on Monday turned down a petition for a ban on aerosol sprays, despite critics contending they harm the earth's atmosphere. The action passed on a 3 to 2 vote.
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House OKs food stamp bill in agricul ture aid package
The House approved a billion appropriation for agriculture programs including food stamps after defeating a bid to ban federal aid for grain sales to Russia and Arab nations. The bill designates about 4.4 billion for food stamps through January and 4 billion for basic farm programs. A misaligned Cotton Inc. subsidy tied to executive pay drew scrutiny as its president received a 121 275 salary under a new contract, with limits proposed.
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Sugar-control revival urged by House panel debate
Washington delegates argued whether the federal sugar control program should be revived as world supplies fluctuated. Rep. Mark Andrews accused the government of delays harming farmers and consumers, while two commissioners urged immediate action and a delay was justified by the need for more data on sugar pricing and marketing controls.
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Butz bids on grain trade with Russia in US boost
Secretary of Agriculture Earl Butz said US farmers produce three times the wheat needed and hopes for a big grain sale to the Soviet Union. He called selling grain to the Soviet Union preferable to war, noted flood damage in the Red River Valley, and criticized Democrats for fiscal missteps while praising Ford’s vetoes to curb inflation.
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