The House Committee on Agriculture recommends that any substantive budget changes be considered only when the farm bill is up for reauthorization in 2007.
"Rest assured that this Committee will have a full, fair, open and comprehensive farm bill debate in 2007 with participation by all stakeholders. We want to ensure that our programs deliver appropriate benefits and do so as effectively and efficiently as possible," explains Chairman Bob Goodlatte and Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson in the letter.
"We understand current budget concerns and are prepared to do our part-in concert with other committees-to address these concerns," the letter states. "We are not afraid of consolidation and change if such actions are needed. If we are to meet these challenges, however, we must have the time do it right without rushing to make premature changes just before a new farm bill."
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