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On the recordSeptember 27, 2017
When we look at farm bills we look not only at, obviously, the programs that benefit directly production agriculture, but also those things that can enhance quality of life in our rural communities.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota

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Thune emphasizes the importance of farm bills for rural community quality of life.

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