[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 14, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H3782]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               FARM BILL

  (Mrs. MUSGRAVE asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, today we're going to be talking about the 
farm bill. There will be many criticisms of the farm bill, but I 
proudly stand in support of this farm bill. Rural America is looking to 
us to make sure that there is a safety net for agriculture in this 
country.
  Reforms were asked for by our Speaker and by people on both sides of 
the aisle. This farm bill increases funding to food banks when they're 
suffering--dire need right now--it increases funding by $1.2 billion.
  The farm bill increases funding to conservation programs. These 
programs are very important to people around the Nation. And we know 
that farmers are the very best stewards of the land. It provides 
incentives for them when they implement innovative soil and water 
conservation programs.
  The farm bill increases investment in alternative energy research. We 
know that one of the number one concerns of America right now is that 
we lessen our dependence on foreign oil. But I believe the most 
important thing about this farm bill is that it does provide Americans 
with a safe and reliable food supply.

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