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USDA layoffs are raising concerns in Congress on both aisles

April 23, 2025 10:09 AM • 
RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough

President Trump is approaching 100 days in Office, and there have been a lot of changes to the government workforce, with more potentially on the way.

Citing a report from Government Executive, House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig says any more potential cuts to agriculture would be devastating.

“In Minnesota, and I know across this country, haphazard layoffs at USDA are jeopardizing our ability to serve farmers and keep our Ag system the safest and most productive in the world.”

USDA has said any cuts to the Department would target duplicate roles. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley has been watching the situation unfold and says whatever happens, he hopes it lifts up rural America.

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