George Pataki presidential campaign, 2016/Agricultural subsidies

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George Pataki suspended his presidential run on December 29, 2015.[1]



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Former presidential candidate
George Pataki

Political office:
Governor of New York
(1995 - 2007)

Pataki on the issues:
TaxesBanking policyGovernment regulationsInternational tradeBudgetsAgricultural subsidiesFederal assistance programsLabor and employmentForeign affairsFederalismNatural resourcesHealthcareImmigrationEducationAbortionGay rightsCivil liberties

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  • George Pataki shifted his position on the Renewable Fuel Standard, saying he supported it during a campaign stop in Iowa on September 19, 2015. “Washington made a commitment to those farmers and those investors. We have to keep our word,” said Pataki.[2]
  • At the Iowa Agriculture Summit on March 7, 2015, Pataki said, "I honestly don't think the federal government should require anybody in America to buy anything, whether it's renewable fuel or Obamacare. I support ethanol, but I believe we should phase out the [Renewable Fuel Standard]."[3][4]
  • According to the George Pataki Leadership Center, Pataki reduced New York school property taxes for farmers through an income tax credit, eliminated the sales tax on agricultural products and invested $5 million in developing agricultural projects across the state.[5]

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