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G. K. Butterfield: I discern a sense of desperation among our farmers. They are looking to their Federal Government for a response. Is that…

On the recordOctober 23, 2007
I discern a sense of desperation among our farmers. They are looking to their Federal Government for a response. Is that what you are finding?
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Addressing the concerns of farmers seeking government support.

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