‘USDA is in denial’: Thomas Massie urges action on ‘supply problem’ as farmers euthanize livestock

Published April 30, 2020 3:04pm ET



A congressman known for his small-government advocacy is calling for federal action to overturn burdensome regulations as meat processing factories around the country struggle to remain open during the coronavirus pandemic.

During a Wednesday appearance on One America News Network, Rep. Thomas Massie promoted his PRIME Act, which would “make it possible for farmers to use existing infrastructure to provide food directly to consumers and grocery stores.”

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