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For Immediate Release Contact: Betsy Hart
May 21, 2008 (202) 226-8555

HERSETH SANDLIN STATEMENT ON FARM BILL VETO OVERRIDE

May 21, 2008-Washington, DC-Following a presidential veto of the Farm Bill today, the House voted 316-108 to override that veto. Rep. Herseth Sandlin released the following statement in response to the override:

“It’s disappointing, but not surprising, that the President vetoed good farm legislation today. Fortunately, Congress responded to his veto with a strong vote to override, drawing support from lawmakers from both parties and from every region of the country. As I’ve said many times, this Farm Bill isn’t perfect, but it is a very strong piece of legislation that will provide critical programs and services to producers in rural America. Producers across the country have waited long enough to finish this process and I’m pleased that we had such a strong show of support to override the veto and enact the bill.”

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Congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin serves South Dakota in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate Democrats committed to fiscal discipline and strong national security, and is co-chair of the Rural Working Group, which is dedicated to raising the profile of issues important to rural America. She also serves on three committees vital to South Dakota’s interests: Agriculture, Veterans’ Affairs and Natural Resources. In the 110th Congress, Rep. Herseth Sandlin was one of only 15 members appointed to serve on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming.