Farm Bill Debate Delayed
The Senate was busy yesterday with other business. They may take up the farm bill later today or early tomorrow The first item of discussion will be the Dorgan-Grassley payment limit amendment. If you haven't had a chance to call your senators, you still have time. Call 1-800-826-3688 and urge them to vote in favor of the Dorgan-Grassley amendment. For complete talking points and background on what's happening, check out our website.
As always, the media is putting out some excellent editorials and articles about the farm bill debate.
Time Magazine :: Why Our Farm Policy is Failing
LA Times :: A chance to end farm subsidies
Washington Post :: Cotton and Conscience by Michael Gerson
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