Crawford Expresses Disappointment on Adjournment
August 2, 2013
Congressman Rick Crawford (R-AR) issued the following statement after Congress adjourned for August recess:
"I am very disappointed to be headed home today as Congress still has much work to accomplish. The agricultural industry in my district desperately needs a Farm Bill, and the clock is ticking as we move toward September 30 when current law expires. I do not believe it is responsible to leave Washington and leave farmers hanging in the balance without having voted to establish certainty for our producers. I will be in contact with Chairman Lucas and the rest of my colleagues over recess as I continue to work to move the ball forward on this legislation, and I eagerly await being able to finish this important work as soon as possible."
"I am very disappointed to be headed home today as Congress still has much work to accomplish. The agricultural industry in my district desperately needs a Farm Bill, and the clock is ticking as we move toward September 30 when current law expires. I do not believe it is responsible to leave Washington and leave farmers hanging in the balance without having voted to establish certainty for our producers. I will be in contact with Chairman Lucas and the rest of my colleagues over recess as I continue to work to move the ball forward on this legislation, and I eagerly await being able to finish this important work as soon as possible."
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