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Danny Davis: “While I do not have much problem with the rule, and I actually compliment the committee, I am concerned that this bill…”

On the recordOctober 3, 2001
While I do not have much problem with the rule, and I actually compliment the committee, I am concerned that this bill continues to provide protection for some of our antiquated, outmoded, and unneeded subsidies, especially in the sugar program, where 1 percent of 17 farms will receive 58 percent of the subsidy. That is one reason why I am asking people and urging support for the Miller-Miller amendment when it comes to the floor.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Addressing concerns about subsidies in a bill during a floor debate.

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