Pomeroy: Drought aid not enough
A press release from Rep. Pomeroy's office...
Washington, DC – Following the announcement today by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, Congressman Earl Pomeroy released the following statement:
“While we appreciate the gesture, this is like throwing a five foot rope to a man in a thirty foot hole. North Dakota farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of real help and the Administration is barely making a drop in the bucket.
I hope that today’s announcement is a signal that the Administration is finally coming around to the realization that large scale disaster assistance is needed and needed now. I will continue to push for the help that our farmers and ranchers need because the days are running out.”
North Dakota is at the epicenter of one of the worst droughts on record. Farmers and ranchers across the state have been suffering with record dry conditions.
Washington, DC – Following the announcement today by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, Congressman Earl Pomeroy released the following statement:
“While we appreciate the gesture, this is like throwing a five foot rope to a man in a thirty foot hole. North Dakota farmers and ranchers are in desperate need of real help and the Administration is barely making a drop in the bucket.
I hope that today’s announcement is a signal that the Administration is finally coming around to the realization that large scale disaster assistance is needed and needed now. I will continue to push for the help that our farmers and ranchers need because the days are running out.”
North Dakota is at the epicenter of one of the worst droughts on record. Farmers and ranchers across the state have been suffering with record dry conditions.
posted by Dem-NPL at 4:48 PM
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