Thad Cochran’s last stand in catfish war
Story Date: 8/20/2013

 
Source: Eric Bradner, POLITICO, 8/16/13


Southern catfish farmers may be on the verge of getting hooked and filleted by the farm bill.
Citing the pressure of fiscal frugality, Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) are working to kill a new catfish inspection program that the Southern farmers fought hard to create as a bulwark against cheaper foreign competition.

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