National Affairs: A WORD WITH THE CONGRESSMAN

The biggest part of the job of any Congressman before, during and after a campaign is talking with constituents about what they have on their minds. Last week TIME listened while Michigan's Chuck Chamberlain talked with voters who streamed through his trailer.

FARMER JACK MAIN: Tell me why, when your first load of beans goes in to market, the price drops.

CHAMBERLAIN : It's a supply and demand situation, don't you think?

MAIN: I don't know. I can't figure it.

CHAMBERLAIN: Do you think the less control over the farmer the better, or how would you...

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