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December 07, 2007

Key Votes on Farm Bill Amendments

The Senate votes on the farm bill this week, one of the most vital pieces of legislation for struggling farmers and hungry people in our country and around the world.  By asking our senators for farm bill reform, we can help improve people’s lives and, in so doing, prepare a path for justice.

Call the Capitol using Bread for the World’s toll-free number
1-800-826-3688

Call your senators on Mon., Dec. 10, and ask them to support:
•    The FRESH Amendment;
•    The Dorgan-Grassley Amendment
•    The Brown-Sununu Amendment; and
•    Any other amendments that help make our commodity payments fairer for all farmers and provide additional funding for the Food Stamp Program.

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Read the full background on this action here.


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