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DECEMBER 12, 2005

ISSUE 1093

FFVA PUSHES FOR HURRICANE RELIEF FUNDS
 
FFVA's Mike Stuart and Ray Gilmer met with several members of Florida's congressional delegation last week in Washington to shore up support for passage of hurricane disaster assistance legislation.
 
Similar bills in the House and Senate, introduced by Senator Mel Martinez and Representative Mario Diaz-Balart, would provide assistance to producers of citrus, vegetables, tropical fruits and other Florida crops.
 
"Congress intends to pass this legislation before the Christmas recess," said Stuart.
 
Also, FFVA met with staff of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to discuss possible funding mechanisms for the bills. While nothing is certain, funding via the defense spending bill or a national weather assistance package seems to be a possible option.
 
For more info call Mike Stuart or Ray Gilmer at (321) 214-5200.