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Senate advances debt ceiling bill

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would raise the debt ceiling while reducing overall government spending on Thursday. The bill includes a temporary expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The agreement is now headed to President Biden’s desk for... Read More.

U.S. debt default a concern for NE farmer

A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s concerned about the consequences for agriculture if the U.S. government defaults on its debt. Nathan Dorn tells Brownfield Social Security will be at risk. “If the U.S. defaults, that’s one of the first people who may not get... Read More.

U.S. House passes debt ceiling agreement

On a vote of 314 – 117, the U.S. House has passed the agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling and the Senate is now considering the bill. The bill includes a temporary expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Agri-Pulse... Read More.

House lawmakers to vote on debt ceiling

The House is expected to vote Wednesday on an agreement in principle that would raise the debt ceiling while reducing government spending. The agreement, known as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, includes a temporary expansion of work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.... Read More.