Disaster aid stalemate hampers farm relief debate
Washington lawmakers and the White House clash over as much as 6.5 billion in drought relief as drought, floods and soaring energy costs strain farmers. Democrats push a vote before the midterm recess while critics argue aid targets are misaligned and broader payments risk taxpayer costs.
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