"I would just like to state for the record that the Federal minimum wage continues to be $7.25, and a tip wage worker, it is $2.13."
"Thank you, Chairman Baird. I appreciate the opportunity to hear from these two witnesses about USDA's conservation work."
"Last month I convened a farm bill summit in my district to hear directly from Virginia crop and livestock producers."
"Farmers also shared some of the challenges that they experienced in enrolling in these programs."
"And now we need to focus on making it easier for farmers to enroll in these programs."
"I am proud to co-lead with Chairman Baird, the Increased TSP Access Act."
"As part of a greater effort to hire nearly 3,000 new people in the coming years..."
"Your dedication to conservation and supporting America's farmers, ranchers, and foresters is clear."
"We share your continued commitment to improving voluntary, locally-led, and incentive-based programs under USDA and NRCS."
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"Throughout the day farmers shared the value of NRCS conservation programs to their operations."
"In the last year we have made historic investments in meeting producers' demand for these programs through additional funding."