Adam Putnam Speaks Out on House Farm Bill

Randall Weiseman August 2, 2007 Florida, General, Specialty Crops

Congressman Adam Putnam (R-FL), a former member of the House Agriculture Committee, explains why he voted against the 2007 Farm Bill passed by the House last week despite its many benefits for producers.

Report (2:00 mp3)

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