Ashley Hinson Fails to Stand Up to Proposed 20% Cut to USDA Budget to Pay for War in Iran
Politico: Trump Asks Congress to Cut One-Fifth of USDA’s Funding
Ashley Hinson Has Been Silent on if She Supports Massive Spending Cuts to Pay for the War in Iran
DES MOINES – The administration has announced a plan to cut one-fifth of USDA’s funding to pay for the war in Iran. Ashley Hinson has completely failed to stand up to this drastic proposed cut, despite USDA cuts already causing immense harm to Iowa farmers.
“In addition to higher prices at the gas pump and skyrocketing fertilizer costs, Ashley Hinson’s support for the war in Iran is also putting the USDA on the chopping block,” said Iowa Democratic Party spokesperson Drew Myers. “A 20% cut to the USDA will eliminate essential funding and programs that help grow rural economies, keep American farmers competitive, and ensure Iowa farmers can earn a living in the marketplace – not with handouts. Hinson has completely failed to put politics aside and stand up for Iowa farmers, and so in November, voters will have to demand a change.”
Discover What is Being Cut at the USDA to Pay for the War in Iran:
- $659 million in Community Facilities grants, which helps rural communities pay for health care facilities, child care centers, fire and police departments, food banks, and other essential facilities.
- $510 million in university research grants, which provide funding for projects that help farmers innovate.
- $1.4 billion in cuts to international food programs that help sell American-grown agricultural products to feed millions of people across the world.
- 25% reduction in staff at the Farm Service Agency, which helps connect Iowa farmers to loans and disaster assistance.
- 20% reduction in staff at the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which helps farmers protect and improve the quality of their land and water to keep American agriculture competitive.
- $82 million from the Rural Business Service, which supports rural economic development.
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