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Thad Cochran: I agree that the USDA has not followed the language from the 2002 farm bill conference report. I suggest that the…

On the recordJune 23, 2004
I agree that the USDA has not followed the language from the 2002 farm bill conference report. I suggest that the Senator from Michigan and I work with USDA to try to facilitate greater purchases of fruits and vegetables in the nutrition programs.
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Thad Cochran
Republican · Mississippi

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the USDA's adherence to the 2002 farm bill during Senate floor debate.

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