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On the recordApril 2, 1998
I am concerned about one program which has been slated as an offset for transportation increases--the Market Access Program. The Market Access Program is a USDA cost-share program which provides assistance to U.S. agriculture when competing against subsidized nations overseas. In the State of Washington we have seen a dramatic increase in apple exports from 4.5 million boxes to over 25.1 million--an increase of over 500 percent. Export sales now total well over $300 million. This success is due, in part, to the Market Access Program. MAP is absolutely essential if U.S. agriculture is to remain viable and competitive in the international marketplace.
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T. Gorton
Republican · Washington
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Discussing the importance of the Market Access Program for U.S. agriculture and its impact on apple exports.

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