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Lubbock Chamber Hosts Washington Trip and New District Rep Meet
Delegates from Lubbock Chamber of Commerce led by Steve Verett traveled to Washington July 22 24 to co sponsor a reception for newly elected 19th District Representative Randy Neugebauer and to discuss issues with the Texas Senate delegation and key committees. The group from Lubbock Big Spring Midland Odessa and Seminole met with staff from Senators Hutchison Cornyn and Agriculture Committee members and with Rep. Charles Stenholm and Neugebauer. Topics included trade agriculture and energy with emphasis on a 2003 crop disaster program and farm bill implementation. The article also notes ongoing 2001-2002 Crop Disaster Program sign up through August 25 2003 and potential extensions as needed along with the quality loss program details and guidance from Jay Yates.