Maybe she's modifying her position due to increased e mail to her office. I received the above response however after re writing her office, received the following reply:
Thank you for contacting my office about ethanol policy. I appreciate hearing from you about this important issue.
As a U.S. Senator, I have been a strong advocate for reducing federal spending through elimination of costly, outdated programs like ethanol subsidies. I believe that continuing price supports for ethanol is especially irresponsible at a time when the federal government is facing significant debt and deficits. These policies often benefit large agriculture companies and artificially raise the price of food for all Americans. This is an industry that no longer needs to be subsidized by taxpayers.
Furthermore, I have concerns about the effect that the demand for ethanol, which is mostly produced from corn, can have on our nation's supply of this crop and on food prices. I recently signed a letter calling on the EPA to grant a waiver adjusting the required level of ethanol in our fuel supply to provide consumers with relief. I am also mindful of the impacts that varying levels of ethanol in blended fuels can have on machinery. I will keep your comments in mind should legislation related to these issues come before the Senate.
Thank you again for sharing your thoughts with me, and please do not hesitate to contact my office with any future concerns.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Shaheen
United States Senator