As USDA's Rural Development agency is the only Federal agency with the sole focus of serving rural communities like the ones I represent, it is critical that we are providing these communities with the tools and resources they need to enjoy the same quality of life and services that enjoyed by families living elsewhere.
Glenn Thompson: “As USDA's Rural Development agency is the only Federal agency with the sole focus of serving rural communities like the…”
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Emphasizing the importance of USDA's Rural Development agency for rural communities.
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