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On the recordMay 1, 2002
Really, that is essentially through taxes, but an increase in the cost of their food. If you add to that maybe some production that the market is paying more than it otherwise would, than there is even additional costs.
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Nick Smith
Republican · Michigan

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Discussing the impact of taxes and market conditions on food prices.

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