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The U.S. Congress is facing delays in reauthorizing the farm bill, with the Senate's recent draft omitting the 'Save Our Bacon Act.' This act would prevent states from enforcing laws that regulate extreme confinement of livestock, such as California's Prop 12. Advocacy groups and some farmers express concerns about the implications of the act for animal welfare and environmental standards.
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The U.S. Congress is facing delays in reauthorizing the farm bill, with the Senate's recent draft omitting the 'Save Our Bacon Act.' This act would prevent states from enforcing laws that regulate extreme confinement of livestock, such as California's Prop 12. Advocacy groups and some farmers express concerns about the implications of the act for animal welfare and environmental standards.
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