Josh Hawley Says Missouri Farmers Drove His Vote Against CLARITY Act

Missouri Republican Senator Josh Hawley said he voted against the CLARITY Act because of concerns from farmers in his state. According to Foresight News, Hawley said agriculture is Missouri's largest industry and that farmers worry they may not be able to get loans from small-town banks if investors leave those banks to chase yields available under the bill. He said the banks must continue operating, remain competitive, and have enough capital to make loans, or Missouri's economy will collapse.