CONGRESSWOMAN CRAIG ON PARTIAL REOPENING OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Democrat Angie Craig is speaking out after the partial reopening of Farm Service Agency offices.  The offices had been closed for 21 days due to the government shutdown.  Craig, who represents Minnesota’s Second District, says she’s relieved the administration is finally taking steps to support America’s farmers.  But she questions the delay, saying farmers were left in limbo for three weeks.  Craig is now urging the administration to take further action, calling of officials to use the SNAP contingency fund to ensure benefits are available for seniors, children and veterans in November.