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Friday, April 04, 2025
the Senate resumed consideration Thursday of its five-year farm bill (S.954) and worked through several amendments, including passage of one that would lower premium subsidies of crop insurance
The House approved today, with a mostly party-line vote of 245-175, legislation (H.R. 3) that would make a presidential permit not necessary to approve construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline.
The Senate will continue its march forward Thursday on debating amendments to a five-year farm bill (S.954) after rejecting an attempt Wednesday to end the U.S. sugar program and one to convert the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) into a state block grant program.
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., said today that she is anticipating a “big debate†over proposed cuts to the nutrition title
The Senate approved Wednesday, with a 83-14 vote, legislation (S. 601) that would authorize funding to modernize the nation’s locks and dams, provide upkeep for rivers and coasts, assist with flood protection and restore key environmental areas.
