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Democrats press USDA on rural development funding

09/28/17 3:50 PM By Philip Brasher
KEYWORDS Agriculture Department broadband Chris Van Hollen Debbie Stabenow farm bill opioid Pat Roberts Patrick Leahy rural usda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2017 - Senate Democrats pushed Agriculture Department officials Thursday to support increased funding to boost rural economic development and fight the opioid crisis. USDA officials also were urged to work within the administration to expand rural broadband access.
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