The Way Congress Works

Congress believes in setting tough requirements, until they start to affect your constituents.  Then it's Katy bar the door as your stalward representatives run for the exits--from Farm Policy

“Some Vermont farmers affected by Tropical Storm Irene are ineligible for U.S. Department of Agriculture disaster assistance because they did not have crop insurance when the storm hit, a requirement under current law. The Welch/Gibson Bill (H.R. 2905) would temporarily waive this requirement, allowing farmers access to USDA assistance. Farmers taking advantage of the waiver would be required to purchase crop insurance.”