Republican Sen. Grassley tells Kennedy to leave agriculture to other agencies
Kennedy has said he wants to reduce pesticides and other chemicals as he vows to take on the food industry, sparking some pushback from Republicans and the farming sector.
Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley used the bulk of his time to tell Kennedy to leave agricultural issues to the appropriate agencies.
"I expect you to prioritize rural Americans health care needs on agriculture. In our meeting earlier this month, we talked at length about agriculture," he said. "You prefaced the conversation by saying you will not have jurisdiction over these issues. I expect you to leave agricultural practice regulations to the proper agencies."
Grassley has not yet said if he would support Kennedy's nomination.