[kcvl]

Edwards to N.C. Farmers: Tobacco Buyout May be on Way
By Associated Press

Senator John Edwards say his colleagues may be ready to lend their support to the idea of buying out tobacco farmers' quotas.

Edwards spoke Tuesday at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Farm Bureau. He said he and Republican senator-elect Elizabeth Dole have already discussed what they can do to assure passage of a buyout bill when the new Congress convenes next month.

The federal buyout would pay farmers for surrendering government-granted allotments that dictate how much of the crop can be grown. A further step could mean abolishing minimum prices for tobacco and moving to a free market approach.

Edwards says a group of senators who have resisted supporting a buyout in the past have reconsidered and have indicated they're willing to seriously consider a tobacco buyout. He didn't identify those senators.

(Copyright 2002 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Last Updated: Dec 10, 2002

[Howlin]

I hope you're bookmarking all that Edwards stuff; we're gonna need it.

You are still the absolute BEST at finding stuff.

Dog, did you see this stuff kcvl found on Edwards?