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ICYMI: Prepare for another farm bill extension, but producers also have their eyes on possible relief to confront high costs.
"Whether that's the farm bill or whether that's another avenue, our farmers need help and they need help now." arkansasonline.com/news/2024…
From me: With Congress running low on time to pass a new farm bill, @JohnBoozman recognizes lawmakers need to do something (and something soon) to help producers. Part of that solution?
"We need an extension of the farm bill," he told me. arkansasonline.com/news/2024…
President-elect Trump: “It is my great honor to announce that Linda McMahon, former Administrator of the Small Business Administration, will be the United States Secretary of Education.”
The East Carolina alumna and former WWE head led the Small Business Administration for two years during Trump’s first term.
"She was asked by reporters Tuesday if the move was in response to McBride.
"'Yes and absolutely, and then some.'" nbcnews.com/politics/congres…
Who @RepWesterman will be talking with a fair bit in the next Congress given the Arkansan's ongoing leadership on House Natural Resources ⬇️
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I’m grateful for all the thoughtful birthday wishes I’ve received today!
Happy birthday Chairman @RepWesterman!
"What more could you ask for than to be in front of the Rules Committee—with good legislation—on your birthday?"
We couldn't agree more!
As we enter the final weeks of the legislative calendar, @SenStabenow has released legislative text of her farm bill proposal. agriculture.senate.gov/imo/m…
Stabenow: "The foundation of every successful Farm Bill is built on holding together the broad, bipartisan Farm Bill coalition. This is a strong bill that invests in all of agriculture, helps families put food on the table, supports rural prosperity, and holds that coalition together." agriculture.senate.gov/newsr…
So the vibes aren't the best ... xitter.cf/SenateAgGOP/status/185…
“An 11th hour partisan proposal released 415 days after the expiration of the current farm bill is insulting. America’s farmers deserve better.” RM @JohnBoozman
As @RepFrenchHill pursues the top spot on the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee, the congressman has proposed multiple ideas for addressing community banking needs in the next Congress. arkansasonline.com/news/2024…
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On this week's edition of Arkies in the Beltway, Washington Correspondent @AlexHouseThomas recaps lawmakers' return to Capitol Hill following the elections earlier this month arkansasonline.com/news/2024…
Thanks to @ArkansasPBS' "Arkansas Week" for inviting me to discuss the changes here in Washington! youtube.com/watch?v=8muKBatn…
"Hegseth agreed to pay an undisclosed amount to the woman because he feared that revelation of the matter 'would result in his immediate termination from Fox.'" washingtonpost.com/politics/…
