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. I was a neighbor whose job it was to keep my communities safe and prepared. Every day. (03:52–04:00)
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Asserts the need for increased funding for food security and criticizes the current farm bill for lacking it.
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