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U.S. food aid: The special interests blocking reform
Big agribusinesses are not the only ones benefiting from the controversial US food aid system. Food aid has also become a valuable business for a variety of smaller food companies. Some have developed special product lines specifically for sale to the US government as food aid. Others have fought to…
Buddy Roemer blasts special interests as he bows out of presidential race
Long-shot Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer officially dropped out of the 2012 race on Thursday, blasting the special interests that “own our political system” as he did so. In a statement, Roemer thanked his friends and family who had supported him during the 17 month campaign. The White House hopeful…
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