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On the recordJuly 9, 2024
This delay hurts the American people, especially in rural communities where our farms are, and it injects uncertainty into our nation's economies.
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David Scott
Democratic · Georgia

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Scott highlights the negative impact of delaying the farm bill on rural economies.

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