On the recordMarch 8, 2012
I want to stress that agriculture is willing to contribute an equitable share to deficit reduction, but I encourage this Committee to fight efforts to impose a disproportionate burden on farm programs.
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congress.govI want to stress that agriculture is willing to contribute an equitable share to deficit reduction, but I encourage this Committee to fight efforts to impose a disproportionate burden on farm programs.
Crawford calls for fair treatment of agriculture in budget cuts.
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