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Danny Davis: I have here in my hand a circular from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that says this amendment, while not the…

On the recordJuly 27, 2007
I have here in my hand a circular from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that says this amendment, while not the administration's proposal, provides more flexibility to manage the program in a way that minimizes costs to the U.S. taxpayer than the committee's bill. In addition, the 1 cent penalty on forfeitures will help discourage forfeitures of sugar placed under loan. This amendment also eliminates the increase in the sugar loan rate, helping to reduce cost for taxpayers. Let's give our taxpayers a break. Support the Davis-Kirk amendment.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

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Discussing an amendment related to sugar loan rates and taxpayer costs.

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