When Rep. Collin Peterson (D, MN) was chair of the House Agriculture Committee he began the process of preparing for the 2012 Farm Bill by messing with the minds of most ag lobbyists in DC. The hallmark of the Peterson preparation was the very frank message he sent to any and all agriculture groups whose members received government checks: “There is no money. Get creative. Figure out how to maximize your benefit while minimizing your program’s cost.” Wise advice from the man who used to earn his living as a certified public accountant.
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