Klobuchar Urges Senate Colleagues Move Forward on Farm Bill

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Klobuchar Urges Senate Colleagues Move Forward on Farm Bill

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar took to the Senate Floor today to urge her colleagues to move toward passage of the 2007 Farm bill.

"The energy programs in this bill are essential for the development of our rural economies in Minnesota and throughout our country," said Klobuchar. "If we don't have the opportunity to talk about those important reforms, if we don't allow this bill to move forward, we will be hurting the working farmers and families of the Midwest. I urge my colleagues to move forward with the 2007 farm bill."

The bipartisan bill has earned the support of Senator Klobuchar, who serves on the Senate Agriculture committee. The legislation strengthens the safety net for Minnesota farmers, includes a groundbreaking energy title containing several provisions authored by Klobuchar, long overdue permanent disaster assistance for farmers, and strengthened conservations provisions.

Klobuchar has also been a leading voice to reform payment and income limits, ensuring that payments reach farmers rather than urban millionaires. Klobuchar will continue to advocate for this reform as the Farm Bill is debated on Senate floor.

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