Jun 23, 2011
We will look for duplication within issue areas to determine program overlap.
Frank Lucas
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Frank Dean Lucas is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Lucas has focused on agricultural issues, energy policy, and rural development during his tenure in Congress. He has played a significant role in shaping legislation related to farming and energy production, reflecting the interests of his constituents in a predominantly rural district. Lucas has been involved in various committees, including the House Committee on Agriculture, where he has worked on policies affecting the agricultural sector.
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Jun 23, 2011
Our agricultural policies must reflect the needs of our diverse farming communities.
Jun 23, 2011
the conservation programs are the most popular. They do the most good. They are the legacy programs.
Jun 23, 2011
I hope that today we can start a dialogue on how to root out inefficiencies.
Jun 23, 2011
I believe that we can meet this challenge and develop thoughtful policies to keep American agriculture productive and competitive in the 21st century.
Jun 23, 2011
Understanding the true cost and benefits of our Title I programs will help us develop a better farm bill moving forward.
Jun 23, 2011
we give the Americans the most abundant, safe and affordable food on this Earth.
Jun 23, 2011
Today's audit will help us evaluate our current policy so that we can determine what is working, what needs to be adjusted, and what can be eliminated.
Jun 23, 2011
In 2002, we increased conservation spending in the 2002 Farm Bill by $17 billion over 10 years--an 80 percent expansion that created the greenest farm bill in history.
Jun 23, 2011
Each of those audits was important in their own right, but I believe today's audit of Title I programs and disaster assistance is particularly significant.
Jun 23, 2011
We will make these determinations with the help of these audits, along with the input from our constituents.
Jun 23, 2011
A big reason our producers succeed in an industry that relies on uncontrollable forces...
Jun 23, 2011
Farmers and ranchers make their living off the land and they are committed to preserving and protecting it for future generations.
Jun 23, 2011
There are no sacred cows, so to speak, and during these tough fiscal times, every program, every title will be on the table.
Jun 23, 2011
I am one of those around this place who knows my way through the FSA office.
Jun 23, 2011
As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to ensure that conservation policy is effective without being duplicative or too costly.
Jun 23, 2011
I believe that we would be holding these audits regardless of the time period in which we will be writing the next farm bill.
Jun 23, 2011
That is why I am so grateful to the men and women who choose farming as a career.
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