Senate clears way for disaster aid to agriculture

In a test vote, senators overwhelmingly supported a $13.5 billion disaster bill on Tuesday that includes flood aid for the northern Plains and western Corn Belt. “People back home are counting on us to get this done,” said sponsor Sen. David Perdue, after speaking against proposals to boost funding for Puerto Rico beyond $600 million… » Read More

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