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SD GOP Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson; Ag Committee Seat “A Priority”

SD GOP Congressional Candidate Dusty Johnson; Ag Committee Seat “A Priority”

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A South Dakota republican Congressional Candidate says a seat on the House Agriculture Committee will be a priority if he wins.
Dusty Johnson says it’s a critical time for farm legislation……

There has been a dispute among House members over a work requirement being added to those that receive SNAP benefits. Johnson says he doesn’t see that or drug testing as a problem…..https://soundcloud.com/wnax-radio/dusty-johnson-419b

Johnson says there has to be a wide effort to slow down drug abuse……

Current Congresswoman Kristi Noem left the Ag Committee two years ago to take a seat on the Ways & Means Committee.

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