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Washington Week Ahead: Farm bill discussions continue; leaders reach deal to avert shutdown

09/22/24 11:53 AM By Philip Brasher and Rebekah Alvey

Top staff from the House and Senate Ag committees continue their private talks this week on a possible new farm bill, even as lawmakers appear headed to agreement on a stopgap spending bill before heading home to campaign.

Philip Brasher
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Rebekah Alvey
Associate Editor

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