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Collin Peterson- Farm Bill One Step Closer
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:26:54 CDT
Following passage by the US Senate on Monday afternoon by a 66 to 27 vote, the top Democrat on the House Ag Committee, Collin Peterson of Minnesota offered this statement about Senate Bill 954.
"Today's Senate vote brings us one step closer to having a new, five-year farm bill in place this year. Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Cochran did an excellent job and I applaud their leadership.
"This process has gone on far too long but with the strong bipartisan support in the Senate, I'm optimistic the House will be able to consider our farm bill next week. It's going to be difficult but if everything stays on track, I believe it's possible to get a bill to the President before the August recess, finally providing some certainty for our farmers, ranchers and consumers."
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