date:Apr 26, 2012
million per year. The money helps USDA administer a program to encourage the federal government to buy more bio-based products if they are available and reasonably priced.
Grassley said that Senators Kent Conrad (D-ND) and Richard Lugar (R-IN) are likely co-sponsors of his amendment. It would be financed by taking funds from a program for cotton gins, he said.
Grassley also said hes pleased that the Senate bill has a payment limit on some commodity programs, set at $50,000 for individuals and $