Congressman
Henry E. Brown, Jr.

Congressman Henry Brown will be part of a new task force focusing on issues facing rural America. 

“As someone who was born and raised on a farm in Cordesville, South Carolina, I look forward to working on these vital issues and joining my Congressional colleagues, from across the country, in formulating needed policies for rural America,” said Brown.

Formation of the Rural America Solutions Group was announced by U.S. House Republican Leader John Boehner of Ohio.

“Families, small businesses, and farmers in rural areas are struggling, and this group will work to provide positive solutions to help farming and agricultural communities across the nation hit hard by this recession,” said Boehner

The 15-member task force will be chaired by the ranking members of the House committees on Natural Resources, Small Business and House Agriculture Committee, Washington.

Members of the Rural America Solutions Group include:

    * Frank Lucas (R-OK) – Co-Chair
    * Doc Hastings (R-WA) – Co-Chair
    * Sam Graves (R-MO) – Co-Chair
    * Rob Bishop (R-UT
    * Henry Brown (R-SC
    * Jason Chaffetz (R-UT)
    * Mike Conaway (R-TX)
    * Steve King (R-IA)
    * Tom Latham (R-IA)
    * Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
    * Cynthia Lummis (R-WY
    * Tom McClintock (R-CA)
    * Adam Putnam (R-FL)
    * George Radonovich (R-CA)
    * Phil Roe (R-TN)
    * Adrian Smith (R-NE)

Posted by Brown Staff (05-06-2009, 12:43 PM) filed under Environment and Wildlife

 

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