Subcommittee Recognizes Contributions of Cooperative Extension Service to Agriculture, Youth Development & Rural Communities
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The House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on Horticulture, Research, Biotechnology and Foreign Agriculture held a public hearing to review the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 in advance of the 100th anniversary of its enactment on May 8, 2014. Lucas: Agricultural Act of 2014 Marks a New Era for Farm & Food Policy
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Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the president signed into law the Agricultural Act of 2014. Lucas Statement on Senate Passage of Agricultural Act of 2014
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Chairman Lucas issued a statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 by a vote of 68-32. Lucas Praises House Passage of Farm Bill Conference Report
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Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agricultural Act of 2014 by a vote of 251-166. House-Senate Negotiators Announce Bipartisan Agreement on Final Farm Bill
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House and Senate agriculture leaders today announced a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a five-year farm bill. Lucas Statement on Status of Farm Bill Conference Committee Negotiations
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Chairman Frank Lucas issued the following statement after the four principals met today to discuss outstanding issues relating to the farm bill. Lucas: Surprise CFTC Action on Cross-Border Swaps is Irresponsible
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Rep. Frank Lucas, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today issued a statement in response to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) surprise "advisory notice" to further regulate cross-border swaps. Tulsa World: "Rep. Frank Lucas' Farm Experiences Reflected in Farm Bill Proposals"
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Chairman Frank Lucas tells the Tulsa World "when you understand what farmers and ranchers go through you're just willing to work a little harder to give them the tools to keep on doing what they do, and that benefits all the rest of us in the country." First Public Meeting for 2013 Farm Bill Conference Committee Announced
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House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders announced today that the first public meeting for the 2013 Farm Bill conference committee will be held next week on Wednesday, October 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Fact Check Mr. President: The House and Senate Have Already Started Farm Bill Negotiations
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MEDIA CONTACT: Tamara Hinton, 202.225.0184 tamara.hinton@mail.house.gov In his remarks to the nation this morning, President Obama said the following: “[N]umber three. We should pass a farm bill, one that American farmers and ranchers can depend on, one that protects vulnerable children and adults in times of need, one that gives rural communities opportunities to grow and the long-term certainty ... Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
