It helps to provide access to safe and reliable water and wastewater systems, telecommunications, broadband connectivity, housing, and so much more. So I was disappointed to see that The president's budget request has major funding cuts to several rural development programs. which follows other changes, such as handbook revisions, creating significant restrictions on home loans. What is your plan for ensuring that rural Americans continue to have access to to programs that rural development has traditionally funded? (05:14–05:24)
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