United States Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) is introducing a bill aimed at curbing spending by the USDA through the Commodity Credit Corporation that is not authorized by Congress.
Grassley says that in recent years the Secretary of Agriculture has relied on excess money to put towards projects of their choosing.
Grassley says that his bill would once again give Congress the authority to appropriate funds for agriculture and also save money.
Grassley was also asked about the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grassley was asked if he has any reservations about her appointment as Deputy Secretary of Ag.
Senator Grassley made his comments on Tuesday morning during his weekly ag conference call with ag broadcasters and reporters.
