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Bredesen Seeks Federal Aid For Farmers In Lawrence, Giles Counties
Posted on May 08, 2008
Gov. Phil Bredesen is seeking federal
assistan Gov. Phil Bredesen is seeking federal
assistance for farmers in Lawrence and Giles counties after
tornadoes caused extensive damage last month.
Bredesen wants the U.S. Department of Agriculture to designate
the counties as agricultural disaster areas, which would allow
affected farmers to apply for low-interest emergency loans to help
them recover.
The governor said Wednesday that the farmers need assistance as
quickly as possible to make the most of the growing season that’s
already upon them.
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