The 22% cut would reduce much needed investments in rural broadband, electricity, water and waste systems, and housing at a time when we really, really want to lift our rural communities. It would mean cutting our investment in farm and conservation programs, agricultural research, food for peace grants and the McGovern Dole program. The Food and Drug Administration budget would be cut by over $800 million under Mr. Hearns proposal, lessening our ability to address the opioid crisis, medical supply chain issues, infant formula and food safety. (00:43–00:53)
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Asserts that the proposed cuts would affect farm programs, agricultural research, and food aid programs.
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