The House Freedom Caucus is opposed to President Biden’s request for $100 billion in disaster relief. That action may also jeopardize a proposed farm assistance package. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman understands the concern about the growing national debt, but hopes to see a resolution. “What we’re trying to do is negotiate out what we can get done and these things are going on literally as we speak right now, negotiations are proceeding,” said Boozman. “At the end of the day, I think we’re going to be there for the farm community. President Trump is going to be president because of the farm community. He’s been very supportive of them and we’ll continue to work hard to try and get this over the threshold.” With the turn of the calendar, Boozman will take over the gavel for the ag committee. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar will become the ranking member on the agriculture committee next month. In an interview with the Cromwell Ag Network, Boozman said he respects Klobuchar and they work well together.
