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John Boozman: “The current safety net is frayed and is in dire need of meaningful reinforcement.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
The current safety net is frayed and is in dire need of meaningful reinforcement.
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John Boozman
Republican · Arkansas

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Boozman highlights the inadequacy of existing safety net programs for farmers.

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