date:Aug 04, 2012
of the U.S. now, the government would have reimbursed owners for 75% of the animal's market value.
House Republican and Democratic lawmakers said before the vote that they believe the drought assistance is desperately needed by livestock producers who need help feeding their animals during the most widespread drought in 25 years.
Ms. Stabenow said she agreed with this sentiment but that the House bill wouldn't have done enough to help out stricken farm owners.
Let's not do half a disaster assis