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Christopher Shays: “But to respond to your question, the GAO report makes it very clear that the farmers are being paid double the world…”

On the recordFebruary 28, 1996
But to respond to your question, the GAO report makes it very clear that the farmers are being paid double the world price. They are being paid over $600 per ton, whereas the world price is closer to $350.
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Christopher Shays
Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Discussing agricultural subsidies and pricing during a committee meeting.

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