On the recordJune 10, 2009
We need to do everything we possibly can to allow them to continue to provide the very important and vital service to rural communities.
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congress.govWe need to do everything we possibly can to allow them to continue to provide the very important and vital service to rural communities.
Vilsack emphasizes the importance of supporting rural co-ops in providing essential services.
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