A congressional correspondent updates us on the latest in negotiations to avoid a federal government shutdown. Then, an agriculture reporter takes us through what’s in the latest Farm Bill.
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Will we see a government shutdown at the end of September?
On Tuesday, Congress returned from recess to complete the annual funding process by the end of the month—or face a government shutdown. And though the Senate committee passed its appropriations bills smoothly, negotiations in the House are proving to be far more tumultuous. We talk to a congressional correspondent about what issues might lock the House in a standoff, and the likelihood of a government shutdown.
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A look at the Farm Bill as the deadline approaches
We take a look at what’s in the Farm Bill, a massive 5-year omnibus covering farming, rural communities, food assistance programs and more, as the September 30 deadline approaches.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Beatrice Lawrence Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lisa Mascaro Guest
- Meredith Lee Hill Guest
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