Published June 04, 2009, 08:00 AM
Whether the money would actually be “lost” is open to interpretation, because the money was merely authorized — or “mandated,” depending on one’s perspective — by the 2008 farm bill. Congress still must appropriate the funds.
Proposed budget could mean loss in EQIP money
An environmental group said Wednesday that the Obama administration’s proposed 2010 fiscal-year budget would cause South Dakota to “lose” about $5.3 million in funding for a popular conservation program.Whether the money would actually be “lost” is open to interpretation, because the money was merely authorized — or “mandated,” depending on one’s perspective — by the 2008 farm bill. Congress still must appropriate the funds.
By: Seth Tupper, The Daily Republic
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