Source: Chris Clayton, PROGRESSIVE FARMER, 11/16/21


Citing inflationary concerns and indirect tax increases that could affect farmers, the American Farm Bureau Federation on Tuesday urged members of the House of Representatives to vote against the social-spending bill supported by President Joe Biden, the "Build Back Better Act." The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the bill later this week. Its mix of social programs, climate initiatives and tax policy changes are projected to cost roughly $2 trillion over the next decade. The Congressional Budget Office is expected

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