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2018-06-28 Economy

Hog farmers win new protections as lawmakers override Roy Cooper's veto

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Posted by Besoeker 2018-06-28 03:03|| || Front Page|| [12 views ] Top

#1 The state legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to a bill that restricts nuisance lawsuits against farms and other livestock and forestry operations.

In the age of Kelo, put up or shut up.

Posted by Procopius2k 2018-06-28 07:29|| 2018-06-28 07:29|| Front Page Top

#2 They said the curbs went against bedrock principles on which this country was built.

Bribery and corruption?

Massive hog farms stink, drain aquifers and pollute groundwater.

China proposed a tariff on U.S. pork. But the largest U.S. producer is owned by a Chinese company.

Posted by Skidmark 2018-06-28 11:27|| 2018-06-28 11:27|| Front Page Top

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