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CFTC Nominations Hearing
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
2:00 p.m. Senate Russell 328A
Ms. Jill E. Sommers, of Kansas, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading COmmission for the remainder of the term expiring April 13, 2009.

Mr. Bartholomew H. Chilton, of Delaware, to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for the remainder of the term expiring on April 13, 2008.
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Farm Bill Policy Proposals Relating to Farm and Rural Energy Issues and Rural Development
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
9:30 a.m. Senate Russell 328A
A hearing focusing primarily on farm bill policy proposals relating to farm and rural energy issues and rural development.

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Conservation Policy Recommendations for the Farm Bill
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
2:00 p.m. Senate Russell 328A
Full committee hearing focusing on conservation policy recommendations for the farm bill.

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Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing American Agricultural Producers Today - Part 3
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
9:00 a.m. Senate Dirksen 106
Full committee hearing focusing on testimony from general farm and commodity-specific organizations, including a focus on farm programs and the commodity title of the farm bill.

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Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing American Agricultural Producers Today - Part 2
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
9:00 a.m. Senate Dirksen 106
Full committee hearing on speciality crops, dairy, sugar, organic productoin and marketing, and honey issues for the 2007 Farm Bill.

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Economic Challenges and Opportunities Facing American Agricultural Producers Today - Part 1
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
9:30 a.m. Senate Dirksen 106
Full committee hearing on livestock, poultry, and competition issues for the 2007 Farm Bill.

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Iowa and Nebraska Views on Federal Agriculture and Rural Policies: the 2007 Farm Bill
Saturday, April 14, 2007
9:30 a.m.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
A full committee field hearing entitled, "Iowa and Nebraska Views on Federal Agriculture and Rural Policies: the 2007 Farm Bill."

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A Field Hearing to Examine Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
10:00 a.m. Atlanta Community Food Bank
Atlanta, Georgia
A full committee field hearing at the Atlanta Communicty Food Bank located at 732 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd., NW, in Atlanta, Georgia, entitled, "A Field Hearing to Examine Federal Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs."

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The Next Generation of Biofuels: Cellulosic Ethanol and the 2007 Farm Bill
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
10:00 a.m. South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota
A subcommittee field hearing in the Volstorff Ballromm (Student Union) on the South Dakota State University Campus in Brookings, South Dakota. The hearing is entitled, "The Next Generation of Biofuels: Cellulosic Ethanol and the 2007 Farm Bill."

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Northern Plains Priorities in the 2007 Farm Bill
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
10:00 a.m. Fargodome
Fargo, North Dakota
A field hearing to be held in Room 201 of the Fargodome located at 1800 N. University Drive in Fargo, North Dakota. Full Committee hearing entitled, "Northern Plains Priorities in the 2007 Farm Bill."

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