http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5790122.html

Citing its impact on food prices, Texas Senator introduces legislation to freeze corn-ethanol fuel standard. While its consideration is unlikely, there is increased attention being paid to the long-term impacts of the renewable fuel standard.

Republican Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison wants to freeze the amount of ethanol produced from corn. The senior senator from Texas filed a bill that would keep production of corn-based ethanol at this year's level of 9 billion gallons. A law passed last year requires that amount increase annually reaching 15 billion in 2015 and 36 billion by 2022. Hutchison says the requirement is a big reason for this year's rising food prices. Senator John Cornyn of Texas and Republican presidential nominee John McCain are co-sponsors.

The Houston Chronicle; May 19, 2008

Submitted by J. Andrews