On the recordMarch 23, 2009
We also had a strong consensus that there should be significantly more ability for the U.S. Government to allow food purchasing in developing countries to support local agriculture.
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congress.govWe also had a strong consensus that there should be significantly more ability for the U.S. Government to allow food purchasing in developing countries to support local agriculture.
Lugar calls for increased U.S. government support for local agriculture through food purchasing.
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