"rachael simpson" wrote in message
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Received this email few moments ago...thought it would interest some.

News from the House Agriculture Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Media Contacts:
April Demert Slayton (202) 225-6872
Scott Kuschmider (202) 225-1496

Bush Administration Threatens to Veto Bipartisan Food and Farm Legislation

Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson issued the following
statement today:

"Today, the Bush Administration failed rural America and all Americans
by threatening to veto the 2007 Farm Bill passed by the House
Agriculture Committee.

This Farm Bill is supported by a broad spectrum of agriculture,
conservation, nutrition and renewable energy advocates. It
represents a carefully crafted compromise that includes substantial
reforms and new investments in programs that matter, including
fruit and vegetable production, nutrition programs, conservation and
renewable energy. Our bill implements Country of Origin
Labeling, improves food safety, and paves the way for energy
independence while preserving the safety net that our farmers and
ranchers need.

And, Dwayne Andreas and family of Archer Daniels Midland couldn't have
any of that, now could they?
Or, newish CEO Patricia Woertz, formerly of Chevron........ Guess she and
the Andreases called up George and Condi and did some 'splainin 'bout had
bad that'd be for the "family farmer".