RuralOrganizing.Org Statement on House Passage of Build Back Better Act
The following is a statement from Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.Org:
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RuralOrganizing.org Statement on Recent Labor Strikes
The following is a statement from Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.Org in response to the recent labor strikes in Iowa and across the country:
[...]RuralOrganizing.org statement on Budget Reconciliation Negotiations
We are reaching crunch time on the Build Back Better reconciliation bill and we need to make something very clear: This legislation could be a much needed boon for rural America. The Build Back Better agenda addresses real concerns - the things rural families worry about every single day: child care, prescription drug prices, eye care and dental care for Seniors and programs that prioritize small, local businesses and keep rural schools, grocery stores, pharmacies, and clinics from closing. Those are real life issues. These are the things rural voters worry about and talk about every day. [...]
RuralOrganizing.org statement on House Agriculture Committee Reconciliation Markup
Today, the House Agriculture Committee will markup their piece of the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package that includes more than $18 billion for rural prosperity, water and energy programs and an historic $40 billion for forestry programs over the next decade.
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RuralOrganizing.org statement as Debate begins on Budget Reconciliation
The following is a statement from Matt Hildreth, Executive Director of RuralOrganizing.Org: This week, committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate will begin marking up the budget reconciliation. Democrats are poised to pass one of the most significant pieces of legislation in decades - and its benefits will be felt throughout the country, particularly rural communities. [...]