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McCarthy: New farm bill will move this year

02/14/23 1:00 PM By Philip Brasher and Brad Hooker
KEYWORDS Delta smelt farm bill Farm Workforce Modernization Act Fruits and vegetables Gavin Newsom House Speaker Kevin McCarthy SNAP work requirements Specialty crops Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program welfare reform

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy expressed confidence Tuesday that a new farm bill would pass this year but also suggested Republicans will review work requirements in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, a hot-button issue that could risk the loss of Democratic support.

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