On the recordMarch 25, 2004
When we passed the Farm Bill in 2001--I think that is right, 2001--we were given a budget to work with by the Budget Committee for 10 years for our programs.
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congress.govWhen we passed the Farm Bill in 2001--I think that is right, 2001--we were given a budget to work with by the Budget Committee for 10 years for our programs.
Senator Harkin reflects on the budget process for the Farm Bill.
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