Frankly Speaking - Agriculture Committee
Farm Bill Provides Safety Net for Producers and Consumers
Feb 6, 2014Congress delivered America’s farmers, ranchers and consumers what they deserve by passing the Agricultural Act of 2014 – commonly referred to as the farm bill. This five-year comprehensive bill ensures producers have the tools they need to provide an affordable and stable food and fiber supply.
Filed under: Agriculture, Agriculture Committee, Economy, Energy, General, TaxesReining in the EPA to Foster a Healthier Economy
Aug 2, 2013For years, President Obama and his Administration have been touting that they are for an “all-of-the-above” energy policy. As the president continues to repeat this same rhetoric, it is obvious he is all but for this type of energy approach. Recently, he has made speeches directing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to strengthen existing rules and regulations. Instead of fostering a healthy economy with a real “all-of-the-above” energy approach, he has actually waged an indiscreet war on most of America’s main energy sources.
Filed under: Agriculture, Agriculture Committee, Economy, Energy, General, TaxesAmerican Taxpayer Relief Act: A Step in the Right Direction
Jan 4, 2013Click HERE to listen to Congressman Lucas’ Frankly Speaking provided below:
Recently, I voted for passage of H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act, which prevented our country from going over the fiscal cliff. While I realize this legislation is not perfect, it was necessary to protect the constituents of Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District and all American taxpayers from what would have been the largest tax hike in history.
Filed under: Agriculture, Agriculture Committee, Economy, GeneralAmerican Energy: Obama’s Actions Speak Louder Than His Words
May 17, 2012Washington, D.C. - President Barack Obama has been hitting the campaign trail hard touting his administration’s “all-of-the-above” energy policy. Unfortunately, when it comes to domestic energy, his actions speak louder than his words.
Filed under: Agriculture, Agriculture Committee, Constituent Services, Economy, EnergyTime to Act on the “Forgotten 27” Jobs Bills is Now
Feb 17, 2012When President Barack Obama took office in 2009, he promised Americans he would cut our national debt in half by the end of his first term. He also promised if we passed the stimulus our national unemployment rate would stay below 8 percent. The end of the president’s first term is quickly approaching and he has yet to fulfill the promises he made.
Filed under: Agriculture Committee, Economy