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Thomas Ewing: “I understand that is what the GAO report said; but sugar prices are low, and I have not, and I just wonder if the…”

On the recordJune 29, 2000
I understand that is what the GAO report said; but sugar prices are low, and I have not, and I just wonder if the gentleman has, seen any reduction in candy bars or soda pop or any other commodity that the gentleman claims will be such a windfall to American consumers. Has the gentleman seen any?
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Thomas Ewing
Republican · Illinois

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Questioning the impact of low sugar prices on consumer goods during a debate.

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