Congress narrowly averted a government shutdown recently — again — and Kansas Congressman Jake LaTurner used that as a start-off point on several policy concerns during an interview airing Friday on KVOE’s Morning Show.
LaTurner says the ongoing short-term budget decision process continues to draw attention to several longstanding issues for Republicans.
Republicans also say the $33 trillion federal deficit needs to be cut significantly. However, LaTurner says the so-called “continuing resolution” process is the wrong way to go about things.
The current budget is set to expire in March.
Before his interview with KVOE, LaTurner also met briefly with area residents at Billy Sims BBQ. During his interview, LaTurner also mentioned concerns about Chinese manufacturing companies rooting in Kansas, especially near military operations — saying that presence is an immediate concern for national and economic security. On security at the US-Mexico border, LaTurner countered criticism the use of a wall is ineffective, saying it works where it has been erected.
For agricultural matters, LaTurner says a revised Farm Bill is under development. He says food security is a major part of national security as a whole, so a strong crop insurance program is vitally important for the overall package.
