Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack faced heated questioning by the House Ag Appropriations subcommittee Thursday while reviewing the proposed budget for the next fiscal year.
Chair Andy Harris of Maryland testified the budget request of more than $24 billion was unrealistic and unattainable, and built on reckless unauthorized use of funds.
“You have treated the Commodity Credit Corporation like a slush fund to advance political priorities not directed by Congress,” he said.
