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Farm Bill Stalled Over SNAP Debate | Texas News
The Senate Ag Committee has stalled on the farm bill, with lawmakers deadlocked over SNAP cost-sharing—Democrats want a two-year delay, Republicans just one. This gridlock threatens farmers and rural communities, as Chairman Boozman calls it “holding them hostage.” Despite the impasse, they passed key amendments and mandated country-of-origin labeling for beef. Debate rages over shifting SNAP costs amid rising gas prices and budget pressures, while House leaders criticize Senate Democrats for refusing compromise. With the current bill expiring in September, a September reconvening looms—and…
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