President signs emergency aid for dairy farmers;
Vermont's delegation says more help needed
By Associated Press
October 21, 2009 Link to full article below
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Vermont's congressional delegation says $350 million in emergency funding will give struggling dairy farmers across the country a temporary boost but more help is needed to stabilize the dairy industry and preserve family farms.
The president signed the legislation on Wednesday.
Sen. Bernie Sanders, who sponsored an amendment that added the funds to the bill, says dairy farmers are in desperate need.
To read the full article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/sns-ap-us-dairy-aid-vermont,0,2394165.story
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