By Associated Press
Washington, D.C. – House Republicans have agreed on a bill to buy out
tobacco farmers. The government would put about
ten billion dollars into the five year buy out program.
In return, tobacco producers would give up a depression
era system that has propped up the price of leaf
through quotas.
U-S Representative Ron Lewis of Kentucky's Second
Congressional District says the measure could have
a significant impact, and he says the White House has
been "very much involved" in crafting the plan.
Meanwhile, U-S Senator Jim Bunning of Kentucky says
he thinks the House lawmakers have crafted a "solid
proposal" with the buy out plan.