Additionally. in terms of constant dollars. federal spending on agriculture research has declined over the last ten years while other nondefense research spending in such areas as health. space exploration. and the environment has increased. As an added assurance that these funds will be spent in the most efficient way possible. the conference report contains provisions which increase the accountability of these research projects. making them subject to competition. requiring more stakeholder input. peer and merit review. and greater collaboration amongst the research institutions involved. Further. the benefits of other important provisions contained in this bill. such as funding for crop insurance. rural development. and restoration of food stamps to certain legal immigrants. far outweigh the arguments against this legislation. I am especially pleased with the food stamp provision which allows the resources of private charitable groups. such as the Oregon Food Bank. to reach a wider spectrum of our communities. What better way to use these funds thin to enhance our food production. feed our nations hungry. and protect Americas farmland?
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