Edwards pitches hog waste plan (Des Moines Register)

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The proposal, called a good first step by farm groups, would limit hydrogen sulfide and ammonia from big livestock farms.

By THOMAS BEAUMONT
Register Staff Writer
07/11/2003
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Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards Thursday proposed limits on pollution from large hog farms, a proposal he said would win support among environmentalists and farmers in Iowa's pre- cinct caucuses.


The plan drew measured support from environmental and farm groups in Iowa and nationally. They called it a good first step.

Edwards, a U.S. senator from North Carolina, called air and water pollution stemming from large-scale livestock confinements "a crisis" during a telephone conference call with Iowa reporters.

"My fundamental belief is that something is wrong when families are being moved from their homes by hog waste and we have to do something about it," he said.

Edwards said he hopes to reduce air pollution by establishing limits for hydrogen sulfide and ammonia from large livestock operations, which the bill defines as confinements of 1,000 animals or more.

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Edwards has spent more time than most candidates on farm issues. He introduced in Iowa a plan to stimulate the rural economy.

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Good move to reach rural Iowa voters and environmentalists.