“I am very pleased that Governor Shumlin has assured me that he will work with the Vermont Legislature to prevent cuts in food stamps for Vermont families and seniors receiving home heating assistance.” — http://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/senate-passes-farm-bill-
"House Republicans wanted to chop $40 billion from the program, the Senate looked at $4 billion, and the final compromise was $8 billion. SNAP recipients won’t get the heave-ho, they’ll just have less to eat." — http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20140203/OPINION01/140209804
As you said, Bernie went with a compromise and as you can see in the quote above, the Republicans wanted to cut $40 Billion, but ended up with $8.6 Billion —not ideal, but much better than $40 b. What I think is important is that Bernie is trying to get beyond these compromises that are incremental reforms because as he says in his 1st email to supporters after deciding to run for President, these times need full-measured legislation. Bernie is building a movement to create fundamental change like we've already done in the past (FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, etc.) —in the end we will have to do some compromising I'd imagine, but hopefully much, much less (by trying to change this gridlocked "game"
and much less than starting where Hillary would have us start.
What I think is an important part as to why Bernie Voted for the 2014 Farm Bill is that he states in the quote above that he spoke w / Governor Shumlin to make sure these SNAP cuts would not harm Vermonters, which granted doesn't help other states, but is a good example to other Senators & Congressmen to make sure this Farm Bill doesn't hurt their poorest & most vulnerable constituents.
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