Farm Aid
Senator Tom Daschle unveiled a Democratic farm relief package which included a one-year boost in government commodity loan rates providing $… read more
Senator Tom Daschle unveiled a Democratic farm relief package which included a one-year boost in government commodity loan rates providing $5-billion in farm subsidies. The package dropped previously unsuccessful provisions for mandatory price reporting and meat labeling. Deputy Secretary Richard Rominger and Senator Daschle answered questions from the press. close
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