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On the recordJune 14, 2023
It is an important discussion that everyone has with their bank, or whoever is financing them on what their operating note needs to be.
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Noem emphasizes the importance of discussing grazing permits in financing conversations.

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