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 Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) released the following statement after the House narrowly passed Farm Bill legislation in a 213-211 vote today:

“It's extremely disappointing to see House Republicans resurrect and pass their partisan Farm Bill today—especially when the other chamber has produced bipartisan legislation that better addresses the opportunities and challenges of the next five years  This House Farm Bill cruelly targets Americans in need, weakens conservation and environmental protections, and ignores the growth in local and regional food markets that are helping keep farmers on the land. Despite what happened today, the Farm Bill being considered in the Senate represents a better way forward and I hope it advances."