The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the Federal Government are few and defined. Those which are to rema...
I think our two nominees are a great example of how we have chosen to work with the Administration on getting quality ca...
If you are going to filibuster, you ought to be out there talking and have people who agree with you willing to carry ou...
I think what is sorely lacking in Washington is leadership.
I would just put forth in a final statement the fact that we have the budget situation we are in today would be a sign t...
As I said before, we don't have an easy road ahead of us, but I'm confident that by working together we can craft a farm...
This hearing of the Committee on Agriculture entitled, The Future of U.S. Farm Policy: Formulation of the 2012 Farm Bill...
I am greatly worried about the future of hunger in America with respect to your recent proposal to cut funding for SNAP.
I like doing things in the neighborhood, coming from just across the line to the south.
Today, we're here to listen.
The broad range of agricultural production makes our country strong, and it also creates challenges when you are trying ...
Let me tell you--in some ways, Illinois and my home state of Oklahoma could not be more different.
I am also aware that the death tax is creating difficulties for farming operations.
I am also committed to providing a strong crop insurance program.
I can tell you from experience that what works here in Illinois will not work as well for my constituents in Oklahoma.
These field hearings are a continuation of what my friend and Ranking Member Collin Peterson started in the spring of 20...
Today we'll hear from a selection of producers. Unfortunately, we just don't have time to hear from everybody who would ...
While specialty crops do not participate in traditional commodity programs, there are other Federal programs that play a...