USAID reform should be strategic, protect Nebraska farmers – Omaha World-Herald

By Congressman Don Bacon (R-NE-02)

“Nebraska’s farmers don’t just put food on our tables — they help feed the world and advance our national security interests… When determining USAID’s future, Congress should work with the White House and focus on smart reforms to eliminate wasteful and nonsensical spending rather than dismantling all the programs entirely. Get rid of the bad, but don’t throw out the good with the bad. A wholesale shutdown would take buyers away from our farmers, weaken the economy, and create security risks that adversaries like China and Russia are eager to exploit… Together we should work toward reforms that protect our farmers, ensure responsible spending, and maintain American leadership in the world. Smart reforms will ensure we continue to put Americans first.”