VAN HOLLEN JOINS KLOBUCHAR, WELCH, COLLEAGUES IN RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT REORGANIZATION

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and 19 of their colleagues in raising strong concerns about the plan to reorganize the Rural Development mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"We write with significant concern regarding the reorganization of the Rural Development mission area at the U.S. Department of Agriculture," wrote the Senators. "Rural communities, small businesses, and families will lose access to important services if the proposed reorganization plan moves forward. Rural Development is a unique division within the Department, supporting agriculture and ensuring that ...