Economy - Voice of America: Obama Announces Another $30 Million in US Drought Aid

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Obama Announces Another $30 Million in US Drought Aid Aug 7th 2012, 23:10 WHITE HOUSE — President Barack Obama is authorizing an additional $30 million in federal government help for drought-stricken U.S. farmers and ranchers. America's continued dry weather will likely affect food and fuel prices worldwide. The president met Tuesday with officials from several government departments to find ways to help U.S. food producers, who have been hit by a drought he calls "devastating" and "historic." Among the steps he is taking is to direct the Agriculture Department ... Media files: 568E85F6-EC50-4D2E-AEB9-5327D4803071_cx0_cy5_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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