Evaluation of LBJ; LBJ’s knowledge of, and interest in, the cattle business; government program to purchase surplus beef during the cattle crisis; transition from Kennedy to LBJ administration; shepherding bills through Congress and keeping LBJ advised; poverty programs regarding food; political exploitation of hunger; food stamp program; Wilbur Mills; Department of Agriculture’s over-emphasis on urban problems; Commission on Consumer Interests; Dept. of Agriculture’s international activities including agricultural extension work in Vietnam; Dept. of Agriculture’s divisions; outside organizations that affect the Agriculture Dept. and its legislative programs; Orville Freeman.
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