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Latham says Ag aid package is bogging down

September 9, 1999 By admin

The emergency aid package for farmers is getting bogged down in Congressaccording to Congressman Tom Latham. It will be at least next week before a special Congressional committee isassembled to review the aid package and strike a deal with negotiators fromthe Senate. Latham says in addition to other ag issues, the fight is overthe budget.On another ag-related issue, Latham says he plans to push for legislationwhich would ban meatpacker ownership of livestock.Latham’s family owns a seed business in Alexander.

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