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| http://franken.senate.gov/?p=news&id=2639 | WDAZ: Sen. Franken Pushing to Get the Farm Bill Over the Finish Line | 2013-12-17 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Al Franken | F000457 | franken.senate.gov | legacy | As the end of the year approaches, Sen. Franken continued to press Congress to finally complete work on a five-year Farm Bill. He spoke with WDAZ TV about how he remains optimistic that Congress can get this important measure over the finish line: ... Senator Franken says a new farm bill will bring much-needed confidence to farmers in the Red River Valley. "Farmers in Minnesota, I can tell you not only want a 5 year bill they need a 5 year bill. They need the certainty that comes with a 5 year bill," said Franken. ... Sen. Franken wrote the energy section of the bill, which helps farmers and rural businesses reduce their energy costs, and worked very hard to get support for new farmers and ranchers who are just starting out. Sen. Franken successfully fought for the sugar program, which supports thousands of jobs and is so important to Minnesota's economy. Click here to read the whole story from WDAZ TV. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |