Earl Blumenauer: “If we would return to regular order, if we would have honest debate on…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2013

If we would return to regular order, if we would have honest debate on this floor about getting more value for taxpayers, we could come forth with a farm bill at a fraction of what it costs now. It would be better for farmers and ranchers. It would be better for hunters and fishermen. It would be better for the environment and better for the taxpayer. I strongly hope that we will stop this Alice-in-Wonderland experience, reopen the Federal Government, and get back to doing our job right.

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Earl Blumenauer

Democratic · Oregon

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Oct 11, 2013

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