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politics27 days ago

White House pushes for a narrow, defense-and-farm focused budget bill to Senate GOP

The White House pressed Senate Republicans to back a tight, party-line budget reconciliation bill centered on defense funding and aid to farmers, aligned with the House framework and signaling possible future debt-limit actions. GOP senators expressed skepticism about the narrow scope, vote-a-rama risks, and the viability of another party-line package, with some urging broader bipartisan debate on budgeting and security needs.

via Politico|
#budget-reconciliation#debt-ceiling#defense-spending
politics1 month ago

Arrington signals offsets flexibility as GOP pushes third reconciliation framework

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington says he won’t press for aggressive offsets in the GOP’s $95 billion reconciliation package, which includes about $12 billion for farm aid. Republicans released a budget framework and plan a markup next week to advance a party-line package, even as fiscal hawks demand pay-fors. The push comes amid broader budget fights over defense funding and other policy items as lawmakers race toward a mid‑summer deadline and a potential August recess.

via Politico|
#budget#congress#farm-aid
politics2 months ago

Trump seeks $88B emergency package for Iran war, farm relief and Ebola response

Trump’s administration asks Congress for about $88 billion in an emergency funding package to cover the Iran-war costs (about $67.1 billion for the Pentagon, including billions for munitions), plus $11.1 billion for farm relief, and additional funds for Ebola response, DC projects, and infrastructure like a modernized Penn Station, with regulatory tweaks on hemp and E15 fuel on the side. Democrats warn the price tag is high amid opposition to the war, and Republicans are split on how to package the funding, potentially complicating passage of a defense-heavy bill and broader domestic spending.

via Politico|
#ebola#farm-aid#iran-war
USDA Announces $12B Farm Aid, Prioritizing Rice and Cotton Amid Soy Concerns
business7 months ago

USDA Announces $12B Farm Aid, Prioritizing Rice and Cotton Amid Soy Concerns

The USDA announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers, primarily distributing $11 billion in one-time payments based on crop type and acreage, with rice and cotton farmers receiving the highest per-acre payments. While intended to support farmers amid low crop prices and trade disruptions, soybean farmers argue the aid is insufficient to cover their losses, highlighting ongoing challenges in the agricultural sector.

via Yahoo Finance|
#agricultural-economy#business#crop-subsidies
Farm Aid 40 Highlights: Lineup, Streaming, and Impact in Minneapolis
music11 months ago

Farm Aid 40 Highlights: Lineup, Streaming, and Impact in Minneapolis

Farm Aid's 40th anniversary festival in Minneapolis features over 11 hours of music with notable performances from Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and others, including surprise collaborations and a late-night schedule extension. The event's set times are available via the Farm Aid app, and attendees can expect a lively, unpredictable day of music and guest appearances.

via Bring Me The News|
#bob-dylan#concert-schedule#farm-aid
Bob Dylan Joins Heartbreakers for Surprise Set at Farm Aid
music2 years ago

Bob Dylan Joins Heartbreakers for Surprise Set at Farm Aid

Bob Dylan surprises the crowd at Farm Aid by performing three songs with members of the Heartbreakers before Willie Nelson's final set. Dylan, who played the inaugural event in 1985, took the stage without addressing the crowd and performed "Maggie's Farm," "Positively 4th Street," and "Ballad of a Thin Man." Other highlights of the concert included Neil Young's performance of "Heart of Gold," Dave Matthews urging those in the food business to consider a different line of work, and surprise appearances by Sturgill Simpson and Bobby Weir.

via USA TODAY|
#bob-dylan#farm-aid#heartbreakers
"Bob Dylan's Surprise Set with The Heartbreakers Steals the Show at Farm Aid"
music2 years ago

"Bob Dylan's Surprise Set with The Heartbreakers Steals the Show at Farm Aid"

Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at Farm Aid, the annual charity concert supporting family farmers in the US. Dylan, who helped conceive the event, performed with The Heartbreakers for a three-song set, including his first performance of 'Maggie's Farm' in 14 years. The concert was streamed on YouTube. In related news, producer Michael Cash revealed that Dylan had given unused lyrics to Post Malone for a project that never materialized.

via NME|
#bob-dylan#charity-concert#farm-aid
Bob Dylan's Surprise Set of Sixties Classics Rocks Farm Aid
music2 years ago

Bob Dylan's Surprise Set of Sixties Classics Rocks Farm Aid

Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance at the Farm Aid music festival, performing with 3/5th of the Heartbreakers and members of the Dirty Knobs. Dylan played electric guitar and opened with "Maggie's Farm," followed by "Positively 4th Street" and "Ballad of a Thin Man." The unannounced set was a rare occurrence for Dylan, who usually performs with his own band and rarely plays with the Heartbreakers. The performance was a highlight of the festival, which also featured performances by Neil Young, Dave Matthews, Bob Weir, Margo Price, and John Mellencamp.

via Rolling Stone|
#bob-dylan#farm-aid#heartbreakers