Farm policy debate heats up as Johnson seeks cuts
A U.S. Agriculture Department overview highlights farming as the nation’s biggest industry with 6.5 million workers, $216 billion in assets, and a $25,000 asset base per worker. The piece notes bipartisan concerns over subsidies, income, and government intervention as Congress weighs a new farm policy amid President Johnson’s proposed budget.
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Nebraska Legislature slows pace as tax bills stall
The Nebraska legislature advances minor measures but stalls on major tax proposals and redistricting. Senators note the slow pace, with several hotly contested bills on cigarette and beer taxes postponed. A 47 to 0 vote raised the horse racing tax, boosting revenue, while plans for a separate criminal investigation department and a higher gasoline tax were shelved.
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