Agriculture: Progress Made Toward Goals of 1985 Farm Bill
RCED-89-76BR
Published: Mar 30, 1989. Publicly Released: Apr 12, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the results of 1985 farm legislation, focusing on whether the law: (1) stabilized the financially stressed farm economy; (2) enhanced U.S. competitiveness as a supplier in world agricultural markets; and (3) prevented the buildup of large surplus stocks.
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