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Congressional Fight Over Aid to Farmers Sparks Debate
Washington observers see a heated congressional battle over the Truman administration plan to replace the present farm program with a system of government payments to farmers aimed at cheaper consumer food. Critics estimate annual costs from 3 billion to 5.5 billion dollars, while Brannan defends the plan as no more costly than current methods. He will testify before the House agriculture committee detailing costs and asserting retained controls under the Aiken law.
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