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Merkley Prioritizes Rural Economic Opportunities In Agriculture Spending Bill

Press Release

Date: May 19, 2016
Location: Portland, OR
Issues: Agriculture and Food Government Budget and Spending

Oregon's Senator Jeff Merkley, the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, announced today that included in the Senate Agriculture Appropriations bill are key provisions to boost rural affordable housing, energy efficiency, and forest health, among other economic priorities for rural America. Merkley also announced a large funding increase for food banks for the second year in a row.

"Rural communities across the nation are struggling to create middle class jobs and keep their economies afloat," said Merkley. "This bill delivers key wins for rural communities by helping create jobs, keeping people in their homes, and investing in agriculture."


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