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South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Back in DC

South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson Back in DC

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South Dakota Congressman-elect Dusty Johnson spent last week in Washington for the second round of orientation for new Representatives.

He says there are almost one hundred new members…

Johnson says he also got involved in discussions on a possible deal for the farm bill….

Johnson says one compromise was dropping further work requirements to get SNAP benefits…

Johnson also made his first round of staff hiring’s and was working on office space.

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