Washington Week Ahead: Senate Actions on Farm Bill, Ag Spending on Tap
date:Jul 31, 2018
ers failed to reach agreement on handling Nebraska GOP Sen. Debbie Fischers push for a vote on legislation that would ease hours-of-service requirements for agricultural truckers, a Senate source said. South Dakota Republican John Thune, who is cosponsoring Fischers proposal, has said it faces stiff opposition from Democratic leaders.

Leaders of the House and Senate Agriculture committees already have been working toward a compromise farm bill even before the Senate conferees are named. Senate
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