Broadcast Newsline: February 20, 2008

The National Cotton Council has serious reservations regarding the Peterson-Goodlatte farm bill package announced by House Agricultural Committee Chairman Collin Peterson.

This week’s Cotton Newsline is 3 cuts.  All cuts are Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the National Cotton Council.

Suggested introduction cut 1:
The National Cotton Council has serious reservations regarding the Peterson-Goodlatte farm bill package announced by House Agricultural Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. Dr. Gary Adams, Vice-President of Economics and Policy Analysis for the Council says it appears extra money is being taken from cotton’s baseline and nothing is being provided in return.

Suggested introduction cut 2:
Adams explains other aspects of Chairman Peterson’s proposal that the Council has reservations about.

Suggested introduction cut 3:
Adams says the Council has expressed its concern over the bill.

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