Bill signed into law Saturday sets aside $10B in economic assistance for farmers | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

The Capitol is pictured in Washington on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. The House of Representatives late Friday approved a sweeping bill in a 366-34 vote, followed by Senate approval early Saturday, Dec. 21. President Joe Biden signed the measure into law before Saturday afternoon. (AP/J. Scott Applewhite)

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., was not going to let Congress pass legislation averting a government shutdown without additionally approving emergency assistance for farmers.