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Congress Lame Duck Week 2: Farm Bill Stuck on SNAP Cost Share as the December 11 Deadline Nears

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United States Capitol at dusk over a wheat field

Congress lame duck farm bill talks hit their first real test this week, and the sticking point is the same one that has stalled a deal for months: who pays for SNAP when a state makes too many payment errors. The Senate Agriculture Committee held its first hearing of the lame-duck session this week, and … Read more

Congress Returns Today: 16 Session Days Left Before the December 11 Funding Deadline

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US Capitol at dawn — Congress lame duck December 11 deadline

Congress lame duck December 11 deadline: Congress is back in Washington today, November 9, 2026, and the clock is already running. With the Congress lame duck December 11 deadline now the central date in Washington, every session day counts. Federal funding expires on Friday, December 11 — 32 days from now — and lawmakers have … Read more