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The Western Caucus Foundation gathers to set top priorities for the 119th Congress

February 07, 2025 01:39 PM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The Western Caucus Foundation gathered yesterday to discuss top priorities in the 119th Congress.

Caucus Chairman Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) joined RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander to discuss the top priorities set at yesterday’s meeting, the path to accomplishing their goals, and what they would like to see moving forward with tariffs against Canada and Mexico.

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