Jim McGovern said "the finalization of this rule goes against the will of Congress by imposing restrictions that were specifically rejected for inclusion in the farm bill signed into law just last year." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 10, 2019

the finalization of this rule goes against the will of Congress by imposing restrictions that were specifically rejected for inclusion in the farm bill signed into law just last year.

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Jim McGovern

Democratic · Massachusetts

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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of the rule change as contrary to Congressional intent.

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