Rural Agenda Unveiled by Democratic Senators
Policies will benefit rural America through revitalization and reinvestment.
Compiled by staff
Published: Mar 12, 2009
Senator Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., Chair of Rural Outreach, unveiled the Senate Democratic Caucus' Rural Agenda for the 111th Congress and announced the launch of a new rural outreach Web site. Both initiatives are part of Senate Democrats' efforts to highlight issues important to rural communities and to further promote policies that will benefit rural America.
"This agenda will help guide Senate Democrats as we work toward policies that will revitalize and reinvest in the rural economy," Lincoln said.
According to the outreach statement, rural America reflects the nation's most precious values: hard work, independence, and an unparalleled commitment to community. Senate Democrats pledged to provide a voice for the over 50 million hard-working rural Americans and support an agenda that addresses the unique challenges they face. Issues addressed include: health care, education, economic development, agriculture, energy and natural resources, veterans and National Guard, rural law enforcement and homeland security, and infrastructure.
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