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Glenn Thompson: “We are burdening the taxpayer. We are losing ground on the world stage, and we are a net agricultural importer.”

On the recordFebruary 13, 2024
We are burdening the taxpayer. We are losing ground on the world stage, and we are a net agricultural importer.
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Glenn Thompson
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Thompson criticizes current agricultural policies and their impact on taxpayers and competitiveness.

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