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Congress Probes Food Costs and Marketing Overhaul
A House Agricultural subcommittee questions USDA officials on the supermarket’s rising share of the family food dollar. Testimony cites convenience and services as growth drivers, with advertising and merchandising costs boosting prices. Economists note dietary improvements have lagged despite higher spending and more items on shelves. The piece also reports on a Washington and Lee graduation mention.
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Gaynor Maddox
WEA
Washington
NEA
Congress
House Agricultural Subcommittee
Department of Agriculture
Omer W. Herrmann
Agricultural Marketing Service
Earl L. Butz
Ecanners
Butz
House
Food and Nutrition Board
National Research Council
Agriculture
Institute of Home Economics
America
Betty Crocker
Jas Science
Virginia
Maryins
Faith Clark
Clark
Jay D
Maryllion
Kline
Frederick
Washington and Lee
Phi Jing