112th Press Releases

Oct 12, 2011
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Lucas Praises House Passage of Trade Agreements

Chairman Frank Lucas of Oklahoma issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3078, H.R. 3079, and H.R. 3080.

Oct 11, 2011
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The Ag Minute: A Vote for Trade Agreements is a Vote for Rural America

This week during The Ag Minute, Chairman Frank Lucas discusses the economic boost the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea will provide to rural communities.

Oct 4, 2011
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The Ag Minute: It's Time to Put Jobs First, Senator Reid

This week during The Ag Minute, Chairman Frank Lucas discusses what is at stake for farmers, ranchers, and small businesses if the Senate fails to pass H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, before October 31.

Sep 19, 2011
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Lucas, Roberts Respond to the President's Debt Plan

U.S. Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK), Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's debt plan.

Sep 8, 2011
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Subcommittee Holds Audit Hearing on Dairy Programs

The Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry held an audit hearing to examine U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) dairy programs.

Sep 8, 2011
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The Ag Minute: Key Job-Boosting Measures Need Action By President Obama & Senator Reid

This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Scott DesJarlais highlights opportunities for Congress and the White House to work together on measures for job creation.

Sep 8, 2011
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Lucas to Jackson: Clarify Record on So-Called Regulatory 'Myths'

Chairman Frank Lucas sent a letter today to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson requesting a response to a list of questions from a bipartisan group of lawmakers that was submitted to her agency nearly six months ago.

Aug 31, 2011
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The Ag Minute: Where Are the Jobs? At Obama's Regulatory Agencies

This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Martha Roby discusses the disparity between job growth in Obama's regulatory agencies and the private sector.

Aug 24, 2011
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The Ag Minute: H.R. 2682 Gives American Businesses Regulatory Certainty to Invest in Economy

This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Austin Scott discusses the Business Risk Mitigation and Price Stabilization Act of 2011 (H.R. 2682), which he cosponsored along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

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