House-Passed Cuts to Usda Conservation Programs Threaten Agriculture

U.S. Newswire › June 16, 2011

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Conservation Group Urges Senate to Restore Reasonable Funding Levels

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. House of Representatives' approval today of nearly $1 billion in cuts to USDA conservation programs in the agriculture appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2012 is bad policy that the Senate needs to fix, according to a leading conservation group.

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House-Passed Cuts to Usda Conservation Programs Threaten Agriculture

"We realize that Congress faces tough budget choices, but making draconian cuts to voluntary conservation programs that help farmers and ranchers provide all ...

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