Opposition further lining up against sugar program in next farm bill

Groups opposing the current sugar program are lining up against efforts to carry it over to the next farm bill.

Sweetener users, public interest, consumer and taxpayer groups today announced the Sugar Policy Alliance, a joint effort seeking reform of the sugar price support program in the 2007 farm bill. Also, a lobbying group - Citizens Against Government Waste - called for an end to the program, which the organization claims has hurt U.S. candy manufacturers.

Here are links to 2 press releases issued today:

Sweetener Users, Public Interest and Taxpayer Groups Support Sugar Reforms in New Farm Bill, Urge Congress to Make American Sugar Policy More Market- Oriented

CAGW Calls for Reform of Sugar Program

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