With McConnell back, Senate ag committee advances farm bill on party lines
Boozman led the committee as it advanced the bill and defended the decision not to restart the markup for amendments.
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The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced its farm bill on a party-line vote after Mitch McConnell returned to the Capitol, restoring Republicans’ margin. Democrats objected to the bill’s timeline for states to assume some SNAP costs, while senators also disagreed over amendments and other provisions.
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