Madam Speaker, I, too, echo the sentiments of my friend from New England. Those of us on the Great Plains out in Minnesota ask to pass a farm bill also. The American people spoke last week and they were very clear. I didn't run into a…

I would like to also congratulate you and the ranking member and all Members on your reelection.

Last week, the American people spoke; and I, for one, heard them loud and clear: quit arguing and get your dang work done. My suggestion is that we've got a piece that we can do today--pass the farm bill for America. America's farm economy…

I am very pleased with everything the members of the Committee have accomplished this session.

But for some veterans, the exceedingly slow delivery of VA education benefits payments is causing an unexpected and unacceptable financial burden.

As a teacher, I firmly believe that receiving a good education is one of the most important determining factors for economic success.

It is imperative that we work together to ensure American's military veterans receive the treatment they've earned.

However, I am concerned with trends regarding the processing of the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

I do have veterans that come to my office in southern Minnesota saying I cannot make rent for November, what do I do.

I could not agree with you more. Mr. Denham and myself authored up the Veterans Skills to Job Act that passed and was signed into law by the President.

We are spending $106 billion a year in training these folks. They are our best and brightest and let's translate that in.