Pelosi: Farm Bill is Critical First Step for Reform

'The Farm Bill represents a critical first step toward reform by eliminating payments to millionaires, closing loopholes that permit evasion of payment limits, and promoting our nation's family farmers.

'This bipartisan bill provides a safety net for America's farmers, promotes homegrown energy and conservation initiatives that will help us achieve energy independence, and invests in nutrition and healthy eating.  I look forward to supporting farm country by passing the Farm Bill on a bipartisan basis.'