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Christopher Shays: First off, the peanut farmers make a killing in this program at the expense of the consumer. If they do not want to be…

On the recordFebruary 28, 1996
First off, the peanut farmers make a killing in this program at the expense of the consumer. If they do not want to be part of the program and make that payment, there is nothing that requires them to do it.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

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Discussing the impact of a government program on peanut farmers and consumers.

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