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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPresident Obama's statement on passage of the Farm Bill
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2014
Statement by the President
Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, create new jobs and opportunities, and protect the most vulnerable Americans. This bill provides certainty to Americas farmers and ranchers, and contains a variety of commonsense reforms that my Administration has consistently called for, including reforming and eliminating direct farm subsidies and providing assistance for farmers when they need it most. It will continue reducing our deficits without gutting the vital assistance programs millions of hardworking Americans count on to help put food on the table for their families. And it will support conservation of valuable lands, spur the development of renewable energy, and incentivize healthier nutrition for all Americans. As with any compromise, the Farm Bill isnt perfect but on the whole, it will make a positive difference not only for the rural economies that grow Americas food, but for our nation.
Office of the Press Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 4, 2014
Statement by the President
Today, in a strong bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate came together to pass a comprehensive Farm Bill legislation that will build on the historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, create new jobs and opportunities, and protect the most vulnerable Americans. This bill provides certainty to Americas farmers and ranchers, and contains a variety of commonsense reforms that my Administration has consistently called for, including reforming and eliminating direct farm subsidies and providing assistance for farmers when they need it most. It will continue reducing our deficits without gutting the vital assistance programs millions of hardworking Americans count on to help put food on the table for their families. And it will support conservation of valuable lands, spur the development of renewable energy, and incentivize healthier nutrition for all Americans. As with any compromise, the Farm Bill isnt perfect but on the whole, it will make a positive difference not only for the rural economies that grow Americas food, but for our nation.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/02/04/1275006/-President-Obama-s-statement-on-passage-of-the-Farm-Bill
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President Obama's statement on passage of the Farm Bill (Original Post)
ProSense
Feb 2014
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aristocles
(594 posts)1. Judging from the details just coming out...
...it's a huge bipartisan boondoggle.
Shame!
Cali_Democrat
(30,439 posts)2. Bernie Sanders voted for it. nt
rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)3. Are you implying that makes it ok? nm