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great deal of capital. “Maybe smaller farms will still have their nitch” in local markets, Slaughter said.
Slaughter said government loans could be “very helpfiil.” Asked if he would support an increase in government loans to farmers, Slaughter said, “(It) depends on the situation.”
Slaughter said he has “no problem” with debating his Democratic opponent, and said a series of joint appearances currently are being scheduled.
Slaughter affirmed his campaign confidence again, when asked if he was concerned about the third-party candidate in the race, Independent R.E. “Bob” Frazier of Earlysville. Slaughter simply shook his head.
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