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Glenn Thompson: “It is unconscionable to me that people would be advocating for the erosion of the safety net at a time when producers…”

On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
It is unconscionable to me that people would be advocating for the erosion of the safety net at a time when producers are looking for any lifeline available to keep their family farms in business.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Thompson criticizes efforts to cut farm safety net programs during tough times for farmers.

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