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A Border Project Faces Accusations of Lobbying Pressure and Wasted Money

By Tim Vanderpool

Tucson Weekly | October 7, 2009

According to some critics, the push for consolidating services at the Nogales port comes from the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, a powerful trade group representing 125 produce dealers, brokers and distributors who import Mexican fruits and vegetables. Big money is at stake: In Nogales, produce has grown into a $2 billion industry.

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Tags: Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Arizona, food, Department of Homeland Security, USDA, border issues, imports, Janet Napolitano

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