Exempt farm program staff from shutdowns, suggests Peterson

House Agriculture chairman Collin Peterson floated a bill on Wednesday to keep local USDA offices open during any future government shutdowns. “There’s no sense not to have them working,” he said. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue responded, “Couldn’t agree more. I think the best solution is no shutdown.” Peterson’s bill would exempt USDA employees from being… » Read More

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