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Farm Bill Passes But SNAP Divide Looms | Rapid City News
The Senate Agriculture Committee just passed a contentious farm bill, with Republicans moving forward along party lines while Democrats voted no — the main fight centered on how long states can keep federal nutrition funding without paying in. Republicans offered a one-year extension, Democrats wanted two, sparking fears some states might exploit the delay. The bill, long overdue and running on extensions of the 2018 version, finally advanced after Senator McConnell’s return. Iowa senators pushed for animal welfare amendments, but the chair blocked new changes — though those could still be…
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