Lucas Named Co-chair Of Rural Solutions Group

Congressman Frank Lucas announced today he will serve as a co-chair of a new group charged with the task of addressing issues facing rural America.

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) created the Rural America Solutions Group.

Lucas along with two other Committee Ranking Republicans, Rep. Doc Hastings (R-WA) and Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), will serve as co-chairs.

President Obama promised to hold a summit on rural issues within his first 100 days in office, but has not done so.

The Rural America Solutions Group will focus on solutions that create jobs and economic opportunities as well as address the unique challenges rural communities face.

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