Ann Kirkpatrick: “I was absent today due to a medical emergency. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``yea'' on rollcall No. 23, and…”

The role of 1890 institutions has never been more critical.

It is not only a question of fairness, but also an important investment in the future of our agricultural economy.

The current benefit level is not simply inadequate.

I appreciate my colleague, Mr. Crawford's, comments about how we can work to develop a better system where we don't penalize people.