Obama announces federal aid for drought-stricken agriculture industry

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Pressure for action intensified last week as the department of agriculture warned food prices may be set to soar worldwide

President Barack Obama moved to stem the impact of the worst drought in 50 years as he directed the department of agriculture to buy up to $170m of pork, lamb, chicken and catfish. The move comes as...

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