Minnesota Congressman Collin Peterson and Alaska Congressman Don Young are leading a bipartisan effort to reopen the government and secure the border. A letter has been sent to President Trump and congressional leadership, saying the partisan gridlock has gone on too long. Peterson said the government shutdown has delayed implementation of the farm bill. Farmers are also unable to enroll in the Market Facilitation Program or secure operating loans from the Farm Service Agency.
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