Statement of Chairwoman Stabenow on CBO Score of House Farm Bill

WASHINGTON - Senator Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Friday released the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) score of the House Farm Bill.

"Today's score from CBO shows once again that the House Republican proposal is not paid for and relies on magic math and wishful thinking.

"To reach a bipartisan agreement, we need to have a real negotiation on how to pay for our investments in the Farm Bill. To do that, Republican colleagues need to join me at the negotiating table in a serious way.

"My door is open, and I have demonstrated a willingness to think creatively and bring in new investments outside of the Farm Bill. If we work together, I know we can finish our work, but we are running out of time. I urge my colleagues to join me."

# # #