Scope and Contents From the Collection: Much of the work conducted by the Committee, which was chaired by Representative Italo Cappabianca (D), focused on investigations into the distribution of cheese and other Federal commodities by the Department of Agriculture. An interim report filed by Representative Cappabianca on behalf of the committee concluded that the Department violated the law and public policy by failing to award warehouse contracts to the lowest responsible bidder. The select committee further felt that the...

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Another copy of the "Minority Report Findings and Recommendations" and a letter regarding the report is available in the Papers of Italo Cappabianca, Box 1 Folder 10.