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New Farm Bill: No More Free Lunch?

New Farm Bill: No More Free Lunch?

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Republican farm bill – including new work requirements for food stamp recipients –  213-211 Thursday, June 21. The measure just barely crossed the finish line without a single Democrat vote in its favor after having failed...
Shutdown Over – The Shot Callers Exposed

Shutdown Over – The Shot Callers Exposed

In the early hours of this morning, the Senate passed a budget deal to reopen the government after the initial deadline was missed. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke to his colleagues past the midnight hour meaning that the timing was missed and a partial shutdown of...