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Klobuchar Statement on Senate Vote to Override Farm Bill Veto

May 22, 2008

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar released the following statement on the Senate’s vote to override the President’s veto of the 2008 Farm Bill:

“Today’s overwhelming vote was an indication that we produced a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill that is good for our farmers and ranchers and essential to our state.

“Thanks to the leadership of Chairmen Collin Peterson and Tom Harkin, we have a bill that improves the farm safety net and ensures that our farmers will continue to provide America with a safe, abundant food supply and sources of renewable energy.  It includes a significant step toward payment reform, makes the improvements in the safety net for sugar and dairy producers that I have advocated, establishes a permanent disaster relief program, and invests in new renewable energy initiatives while providing for the critical nutrition and conservation programs we need.

“Going forward, I will continue to push for additional payment reforms to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and go to our hardworking farmers, not urban millionaires.”

The Senate voted 82-13 to override the President’s veto.

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar serves on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee.

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