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Published: April 24, 2008
Lucas wants long-term farm bill extension
By Chris Casteel
WASHINGTON — Rep. Frank Lucas said Wednesday he agreed with President Bush that Congress should abandon efforts to write a new farm bill this year.

Lucas, of Cheyenne , one of the top Republicans on the House Agriculture Committee , said, “I agree with the president that it is time to move this process to a conclusion.

“A one-year extension of the 2002 farm bill will give the (Democratic) majorit...

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