04/25/2011
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"our farm safety net programs are an essential tool to help farmers and ranchers literally weather any downturns in the market"
"I think we would all agree that our farm safety net programs are an essential tool to help farmers and ranchers literally weather any downturns in the market beyond their control."
"It is our duty to ensure that the upcoming farm bill includes a strong, up-front investment in the farm safety net."
"These ad hoc payments are unpredictable, unreliable, and inefficient."