On the recordJuly 24, 1996
The first amendment, I understand, that will be called up is one in which he alleges there is a conflict of interest in regard to the peanut program by the fact that co-ops and marketing associations which are run by farmers are involved in the administration of the peanut program. We understand there has been filed with the Department of Agriculture various letters by a law firm or law firms here in Washington in which it is anticipated there would possibly be some lawsuit pertaining to this matter. We feel that is an issue which ought to be determined by the courts. We have contacted the Department of Agriculture. The Department of Agriculture tells us they have authority and they constantly monitor it. They have a responsibility that is carried out to see that there are no conflicts of interest.
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