Democrats Push Overhaul Of New Farm Policies In Congress
A group of Grain Belt Democrats led by Rep. Dan Glickman and Rep. Harold Volkmer proposes a new farm policy to lift income through production controls and higher prices, criticizing the 1985 farm bill. They seek budget cuts under Gramm-Rudman and subsidies, aiming to pressure Congress and Reagan administration for emergency revisions amid farming hardships.
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Dan Glickman
D-Kan
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Harold Volkmer
D-Mo
Volkmer
Congress
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Valkmer
Senate
Glenn English
Oklahoma
Tim Penny
Minnesota
Berkley Bedell
Iowa
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Ilinois
Tom Daschle
South Dakota
Counties Lobby On Annexation Topeka Leaders Debate
County commissioners urge hearing annexation disputes between cities and landowners arguing they should rule, not a proposed boundary panel. The House considers a voiding measure on post August 15 annexations, while proponents warn cities may bypass rules to beat the Legislature.
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Fred Allen
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Kansas
Soring
Ginger Barr
Auburn
Charles Laird
Marvin Smith
Barr
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