Tom Vilsack actually said...

there are circumstances, unfortunately, where folks, because of the nature of their land, have had areas that have been, in a sense, flooded or ponds for an extended period of time who continue to receive crop insurance benefits.

Context

Discusses the challenges of balancing crop insurance integrity with farmers' needs.

05/25/2011

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