1. CAMPAIGN 2012:
Surrogate debate offers peek into candidates' positions on farm issues
Speaking on behalf of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Sen. Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) yesterday blasted the Obama administration for environmental regulations he said were stifling farmers and ranchers. The comments came during a surrogate debate between Johanns and former Iowa Agriculture Secretary Patty Judge, who spoke on behalf of the Obama campaign. Go to story #1