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* CONSERVATION (Cost = $2.0-$6.0 Billion Per Year)
Increase CRP To 40 Million Acres
Establish Short Term Soil Rehabilitation Program For Up To 5 Million Acres
Authorize And Fund Conservation Security Act: Provides Producer Incentives For Application Of Conservation/Environmental Production Practices.
* RURAL DEVELOPMENT (Cost = $400 Million-One Time, $225
Million Per Year)
USDA Remain Primary Agency For Rural Development
Enhance Programs To Increase Rural Economic Development, Infrastructure And Market Opportunities (RBCS, RHS, RUS, R/SMIP, FSA Credit)
* CONCENTRATION
Strengthen USDA Role In Merger Review Process
Require Economic Impact Statements Concerning Merger Effects
Include Poultry Sector Within GIPSA Jurisdiction
Implement Contractor's Bill of Rights Legislation
1. Opportunity For Contract Review, Understandable Terms, Public Filing
* TRADE
Address Exchange Rate Differentials and Distortions
Expand Market Opportunities Internationally And Domestically
Remove Sanctions On Food And Medical Products
Address Labor And Environmental Standards
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