1953: HAWAII

The transcript discusses the influence of federal decisions on local matters in Hawaii, particularly focusing on the control exerted by the Department of Interior and the Department of Agriculture. It highlights the economic dependency on sugar and the desire of Kauai's people to have important decisions made by locally elected representatives rather than federal departments.

What department is mentioned as having control over decisions affecting agriculture?

How many senators and representatives are involved in the decision-making process for Kauai?