Tom Sell Aims for Agriculture and Budget Committees as He Eyes Texas Congressional Seat
Tom Sell, a Republican candidate for Texas's 19th congressional district, is campaigning to succeed Rep. Jodey Arrington, who is vacating the seat. Sell, who has a background as a lobbyist, expressed his desire to serve on the agriculture and budget committees if elected. He has been involved in lobbying for the American Sugar Alliance and has faced criticism for his lobbying background, which he has embraced as part of his campaign. Sell is expected to win the race in the conservative West Texas district. Meanwhile, the International Fresh Produce Association has urged the CDC to expand its cyclosporiasis interviews beyond food exposures to include other environmental factors.