Hillary Clinton was in rural America during the Iowa caucuses, but I think the nature of a campaign makes it more difficult once you become the candidate. There's a messaging opportunity here throughout, not just in the election season, but before the election, the opportunity to underscore what government is doing in a positive way in partnership with rural folks. I think it's a messaging issue. It's being there physically, talking to folks, listening to people, respecting and admiring what they do, and then making sure that they understand precisely what the partnership is.

There is more potential for economic growth in rural America than at any time in decades.

The rise of childhood obesity has placed the health of an entire generation at risk.

The future of healthcare security should include flexibility from the federal government to allow us to serve the state's most vulnerable citizens.

Americans ... want leaders who share their values, understand their needs, and respect their intelligence.

There are children with dreams counting on us.

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