Congressional Panel Discusses Rising Food Prices

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05-01-2008
Congressional Panel Discusses Rising Food Prices

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A farmer, a baker and an economist were among the people testifying before a Congressional committee today. The topic: the high cost of food. Democratic Senator Charles Schumer of New York summed up the issue this way.

Senator CHARLES SCHUMER (Democrat, New York): When you walk down the street, you hear people complaining about food prices almost as much as gas ...

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