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Musk opposition to year-end bill throws farm aid in doubt

Thompson says he won't back stripped-down measure lacking farm aid.

12/18/24 6:05 PM By Philip Brasher

Elon Musk’s full-throated opposition to a massive stopgap funding bill forced House GOP leaders to rethink the legislation, leaving in doubt $31 billion in disaster aid and market relief for farmers.  President-elect Donald Trump left the door open to supporting a stripped-down bill with farm aid included. 

KEYWORDS Continuing Resolution economic assistance for farmers Elon Musk farm aid Glenn “GT” Thompson House Agriculture Committee
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