McCormick’s call for safety net cuts and Georgia’s hemp industry shake-up
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick is sparking debate with his call for the U.S. House to reconsider spending on Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. On today’s episode of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Politically Georgia podcast, hosts Greg Bluestein, Patricia Murphy, and Bill Nigut speak with Congressman McCormick about his controversial statement and the GOP allies backing potential cuts to these social safety net programs.
Next, AJC reporter Mark Niesse joins the show to discuss how a new state law is transforming Georgia’s hemp industry. While some retailers are thriving, others…
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