Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Telehealth is very needed, but then you have the problem that many of us find in rural areas, broadband connectivity and all these others."

"While budget restraints have undoubtedly forced the IRS to make difficult choices in recent years, reductions to taxpayer services are disproportionately impacting rural communities."

"I am hopeful that the IRS will be investing more in taxpayer services that can help increase compliance with the tax code."

"I know that the University of Vermont, their Center of Rural Addiction helps rural counties, and the budget includes a request increase of $55 million for rural communities' opioid response programs."