A possible federal government shutdown is only days away as congressional lawmakers remain at odds over funding the government beyond September 30. The House recently passed its version of a clean Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government into November, but after weeks of negotiations, Republicans and Democrats appear to be no closer to reaching a resolution to keep the government open before the deadline hits next Wednesday. The House has recessed and negotiations are ongoing in the Senate.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins this week announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is proposing changes to strengthen the stocking requirements for retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The department said these changes would protect the program, participants, and taxpayers by mitigating fraud, waste, and abuse and ensuring additional healthy food options for recipient families.
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USDA will hold two sessions next week to hear from stakeholders on the shortage of rural veterinarians. The events are from 3-4 p.m. on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. To register, go here. USDA recently released a strategy to address the lack of rural vets, a longstanding problem caused in part by the high cost of veterinary school.
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins this week announced that Dr. Benjamin S. Carson, Sr., M.D., was sworn in as the National Advisor for Nutrition, Health, and Housing at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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