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On the recordJanuary 11, 2016
There is an old saying, which is pay the farmer or pay the doctor, and I promise you paying the farmer is way cheaper.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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Emphasizing the cost-effectiveness of supporting farmers over medical expenses.

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