Here's the thing: Rural communities shouldn't just be an afterthought – they've got to be a robust part of the plan from the start.

The current GOP budget is clear on its priorities:

* Cut upwards of 35,000 healthcare jobs at the VA
* Increase ICE raids that will leave farmers short on workers and food left on the vine
* Drive up food prices and cut SNAP food assistance
* Hand out massive tax breaks to corporations and the super-rich

It reads like a greatest hits album of attacks on rural folks and farmers.

Before you close out the year and reflect on its highs, lows, and everything in between, I hope you can chip in $3 right now toward the mission to put rural Americans front and center in Congress and on the campaign trail to come. [[link removed]]

We're taking a rest and then we'll be back to highlight the voices of rural communities all throughout 2026.

Happy New Year!

Heidi

Heidi Heitkamp, Former U.S. Senator for North Dakota
Founder, One Country Project



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