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Jim Nussle: The budget is intended to protect farm programs and the crop insurance program. Our committee will work with the…

On the recordMarch 20, 2003
The budget is intended to protect farm programs and the crop insurance program. Our committee will work with the chairman and other members of the Committee on Agriculture such as yourself to ensure that we protect critical farm programs and the crop insurance program. This includes an adequate funding level for programs authorized under last year's farm bill.
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Jim Nussle
Iowa

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Discussing the budget's impact on farm programs and crop insurance.

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