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House GOP leaders overcame Republican objections to Senate provisions on SNAP, rural hospitals and other issues overnight Thursday to clear President Donald Trump’s massive spending and tax package for his signature. The bill will provide $66 billion in new spending for farm programs, the largest infusion of new money into farm programs since 2002.

DPR cracks down on Idaho company * US, China reach trade ‘deal’ * Suit offers glimpse into agency downsizing plans

House Republicans will seek to push through critical portions of their massive budget package this week, including elements of the farm bill, cuts to nutrition assistance and expanded tax benefits. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins heads to the United Kingdom to talk trade, and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces questioning on Capitol Hill.

Congressional Republican leaders remain miles apart on their tax and spending plans after essentially agreeing to disagree on key elements. They’ve essentially kicked the tough decisions down the road that would have far-reaching effects for agriculture and rural America. 

The House cleared the Senate-amended budget resolution, after Freedom Caucus holdouts said they got the necessary guarantees that the Senate will pursue higher spending cuts. 

The House GOP kept enough Republicans in line to advance a budget plan that’s aimed at passing all of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax priorities in one giant package. But House and Senate Republicans are far apart on both strategy and details for the budget reconciliation process. 

Senate Republicans are forging ahead this week with a budget strategy that punts the debate about expiring tax cuts until later in the year.

EPA has released a draft risk assessment that says using PFAS-contaminated sewage sludge on farms may expose growers and those eating affected agricultural products to health risks.

CA abandons diesel truck ban, train rules * Wonderful Co. reacts to water hoarding conspiracy * FDA’s packaging proposal

Republicans are back in charge on both sides of Congress for the first time in six years, facing pressure to make good on President-elect Donald Trump’s tax and border policies and to prepare his slate of nominees for quick confirmation.