That means that the farm bill should never become a political football that is tossed back and forth. I'm working across the aisle to lower costs in my district, especially food. But the truth is, Food is still very expensive back home, and too many families are struggling to get by. We need more robust funding for food security, and I'm frustrated and disappointed that this farm bill does the opposite. For 20 years, I was the trusted meteorologist back home. (03:46–03:52)
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Asserts that food prices remain high in his district, causing financial strain for families.
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