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On the recordMarch 16, 2023
Well, you and I have talked about doing that, and I think that is important, but it also goes to right now 80 percent of the farm bill is essentially transfer payments, SNAP, nutrition, those kinds of things.
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John Hoeven
Republican · North Dakota

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Hoeven emphasizes the need for adequate resources in the farm bill.

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