Varilek Chimes In On Farm Bill Debate

The farm bill is up for final debate and a possible vote today in the US House.  South Dakota democratic Congressional candidate Matt Varilek says it’s a critical debate for the state and ag producers…

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Varilek says he supports some limits on subsidies for crop insurance….

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A sticking point on debate over the farm bill is food stamps, which make up a majority of the spending. Varilek says he favors a compromise worked out in the Senate…

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Varilek faces incumbent republican Congresswoman Kristi Noem in November.