When the economy goes bad, coverage gets even harder to keep. More than 20 million could become uninsured this year.
Visalia Livestock Market, Visalia, California. "I've been working in that region for several years," Lockhart said. "I know the economic issues that the people there are facing and I've been thinking about addressing the ranching industry for a while. Many of the pressures of development and globalization have effected life in California's Central Valley over the last few years.
Land values during the real estate bubble forced ranchers to divide up and sell their land. As the bubble burst, the money that had flowed into the area disappeared and many got caught in the squeeze. In addition, cheap beef from Brazil and other developing countries has driven down the price on American cattle. Small businesses like this cattle auction have been there since the 40s and have struggled to face these pressures.
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