• Support changes in the health insurance industry that will stabilize the market, encourage competition and increase consumer choice.
• Support legislation allowing Association Health Plan provisions.

• Maintain the integrity of current Farm Bill provisions.
• Allow farmers to choose the date that they lock in LDP rates while grain is in storage at feed mills.
• FSA and NRCS offices should be conveniently located, fully equipped and staffed to meet the needs of the local agricultural community.

• Continued emphasis on a comprehensive energy plan that includes growth of renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.
• Support coal gasification technology to produce nitrogen based fertilizers.
Support the goals of the 25x'25 energy initiative.

• Support reform of the H-2A program to streamline the process making it more reliable, economical and simple for farmers to participate. Reforms should include moving from Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) to Ag Prevailing Wage.

• EPA should not exceed legislative authority in the implementation of the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act programs. (TMDL, Hypoxia, Animal Waste, Air Quality, etc.)
• Improvements to soil and water quality should be the highest priority when considering implementation of all conservation programs such as the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).
• Use of farm-based renewable fuels as oxygenates should be required to comply with requirements of the Clean Air Act.

• Support permanent repeal of the Estate Tax.
• Further reduce capital gains taxes. Reductions should be made permanent.

• Focus on agricultural components of trade agreements that will enhance opportunities and increase demand for Kentucky grown products.

• Support utilizing FSA data and assistance for Premise ID Registration.

• Continue to focus on all post buyout issues and seek opportunities for expanded markets for U. S. grown tobacco.
• Oppose further increases in the excise tax on tobacco products

• Limit use of eminent domain for purposes of "Public Use" only.

• Support reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Act for career and technical education.

• Work in conjunction with Congress and USDA to combat agri-terrorism and ensure a safe food supply.

• Limit the amount of any government (local, state or federal) to recover more than the amount that is granted by the courts to any individual in the United States.

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