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Farm Bill Stalls Over SNAP Funding | Boise News
The farm bill’s progress is stalled in the Senate as Democrats and Republicans clash over SNAP funding timelines, with Democrats pushing for a two-year extension and Republicans offering just one year—enough to frustrate both sides. Beyond SNAP, the bill’s fate hangs on contentious issues like E15 fuel access and conservation policies, leaving farmers anxious as the legislation remains unchanged since 2018. Democrats warn that partial extensions could incentivize states to restrict SNAP enrollment to avoid costs, while some groups cheer the exclusion of the Save Our Bacon Act. A rare…
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