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Idaho U.S. Rep Mike Simpson: "The cost of food has increased 12.4% over the last year, putting 70% of Americans in a bind. The Senate..."

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Mike Simpson tweeted the following:

"The cost of food has increased 12.4% over the last year, putting 70% of Americans in a bind.
The Senate can help by passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. More than an immigration bill, FWMA will reduce costs for those who put food on our tables. foxbusiness.com/economy/nearly"
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Here are other recent tweets from Mike Simpson:

"As 2022 comes to an end, Idaho families still worry about inflation and rising food costs.
Agriculture faces a growing workforce crisis, and if Congress doesnt act to prevent significant labor cost increases for our farmers, all Americans will still feel the painful impact." on Dec. 15
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"For years Ive worked with a coalition of Idaho producers & others to create the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, a legislative solution to this workforce shortage.Weve passed this bill in the House TWICE! Now its time for the Senate to Act.
bit.ly/FWMANow" on Dec. 15
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"Idaho is home to one of the most unique water systems in the world in the Snake River and Snake River Plain aquifer. This system is also one of the most precious resources for our state.
Thanks for highlighting this important story @KTVB. twitter.com/ktvb/status/16" on Dec. 15
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