News and Press Releases
Press Releases
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Sep 19, 2007
Over 550 Rural Organizations Voice Support for Rural Development Funding in Farm Bill
Over 550 Community and Economic Development, Health Care, Education, Local Government and Entrepreneurship Groups Sign Letter to Senator Harkin and Senate Agriculture Committee Urging New Focus on Rural Community Competitiveness and Investment as part of 2007 Farm Bill.
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Jun 14, 2007
Senator Clinton Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Reauthorization
Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today outlined her priorities for the upcoming reauthorization of the Farm Bill. In a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Tom Harkin, and Ranking Member Saxby Chambliss, Senator Clinton outlined a number of proposals that she believes should be addressed in the Farm Bill and called for the inclusion of several of her own proposals in the anticipated markup.
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Apr 25, 2007
National Leaders Call For Renewed Federal Commitment To Rural Development As Part Of 2007 Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – A new coalition of diverse organizations representing the interests of rural America today launched the Campaign for a RenewedRural Development and called on the 110th Congress to create and fund a strong and effective rural development title in the newfarm bill. The announcement was made by National Association of Counties (NACo) President Colleen Landkamer on behalf of twenty‐four organizations during a news conference this afternoon on Capitol Hill.