President Bush swore in a new Agriculture secretary Wednesday and warned that he would veto any farm bill that would raise taxes or did not include changes in some farm programs." Former North Dakota governor Ed Schafer "is taking charge at the agency in the midst of contentious negotiations on a $286 billion bill passed by both the House and Senate. In veto threats issued last year, administration officials argued that the bill spends too much money and raises taxes." Said Bush, "Ed is going to work with members of both parties on a bill that spends the people's money wisely, doesn't raise taxes, reforms and tightens subsidy payments -- a farm bill that will benefit the entire economy."USA Today
