from The National Taxpayers Union
| It’s called “DMSP” for short, but it really just spells trouble for taxpayers and consumers! What are we talking about? It’s the Dairy Market Stabilization Program, and if you don’t take action today, it’ll be just one of many ways Congress’s Farm Bill will hit you right in your wallet. Check out our NEW video at YourMilkMoney.org to learn more about DMSP and fight back against big government! | |
When it comes to farm policy, lawmakers just can’t seem to give taxpayers a break. After coming close last year to enacting a package of farm subsidies and Food Stamp spending that nearly topped a trillion dollars, they’re at it again. Pick a section – almost any section – of the House or Senate Farm Bills, and you’ll likely find something to give you fiscal heartburn: cut-rate crop insurance that puts taxpayers at risk,“renewable fuel”
mandates that drive up the prices you pay for corn-based products, and trade promotion programs that
benefit huge agribusinesses.
But one of the worst provisions is DMSP. It’s billed as a “reform,” even though it’s just a new set of rules to give
the federal government more ways to interfere with the production of milk. Congress’s own research service has
reported that DMSP’s effects are “expected to result in a higher future farm price for milk.” Translation:
YOU pay more at the cash register for many kinds of products, while food manufacturers pay more for their raw material and are less able to create jobs. Government nutrition programs will face bigger financial burdens
too!
To help alert Americans to the dangers of DMSP, NTU and its allies have created the YourMilkMoney.org
campaign. There you can find our latest video exposing DMSP and take action to stop DMSP before it starts costing you plenty.
A key U.S. Senate Committee is working this week on preparing a Farm Bill for floor consideration, so now is
the time for you to speak outagainst this scheme. If we can defeat DMSP at this stage of the legislative process, the way will be paved for more taxpayer victories over other terrible parts of the Farm Bill.
If you’re worried about higher food prices and a sluggish economy, then you should be worried about the Farm Bill and DMSP as well. Don’t miss this opportunity –watch the new video at www.yourmilkmoney.org right now and find out what you can do to protect your family from Washington’s wasteful ways.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Your Grassroots Action Team at NTU
mandates that drive up the prices you pay for corn-based products, and trade promotion programs that
benefit huge agribusinesses.
But one of the worst provisions is DMSP. It’s billed as a “reform,” even though it’s just a new set of rules to give
the federal government more ways to interfere with the production of milk. Congress’s own research service has
reported that DMSP’s effects are “expected to result in a higher future farm price for milk.” Translation:
YOU pay more at the cash register for many kinds of products, while food manufacturers pay more for their raw material and are less able to create jobs. Government nutrition programs will face bigger financial burdens
too!
To help alert Americans to the dangers of DMSP, NTU and its allies have created the YourMilkMoney.org
campaign. There you can find our latest video exposing DMSP and take action to stop DMSP before it starts costing you plenty.
A key U.S. Senate Committee is working this week on preparing a Farm Bill for floor consideration, so now is
the time for you to speak outagainst this scheme. If we can defeat DMSP at this stage of the legislative process, the way will be paved for more taxpayer victories over other terrible parts of the Farm Bill.
If you’re worried about higher food prices and a sluggish economy, then you should be worried about the Farm Bill and DMSP as well. Don’t miss this opportunity –watch the new video at www.yourmilkmoney.org right now and find out what you can do to protect your family from Washington’s wasteful ways.
Thank you for your ongoing support and for taking action on this important issue.
Sincerely,
Your Grassroots Action Team at NTU
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