It has been a busy week in Washington as Congress reviews tax and spending provisions in the Budget Reconciliation.
In today’s Champions of Rural America, we want to get an update on the process and what it could mean for rural Americans.
Executive Director of the Congressional Western Caucus, John Veale spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about the House’s priorities, the process of passing the reconciliation, and the impact on producers.
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