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Senate panel advances farm bill following McConnell’s return

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed “Farm Bill 2.0” out of committee on Wednesday following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R- Ky.) return to Congress. The vote passed 12-11 along party lines. Despite Democratic opposition, the bill was able to move forward once McConnell returned to the panel this week. The senator was previously absent from Congress following…

House approves AM radio requirement for new cars.

The bill would require all new cars, including electric vehicles like Tesla, to be capable of broadcasting AM radio. It now advances to the Senate, where a companion bill has already racked up 60 cosponsors. The bill’s main sponsor Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) celebrated the House passage in a statement: > This vote sends a clear message to car manufacturers that AM Radio is a lifeline that must be protected in new vehicles. From emergency response to sports, entertainment, and news, AM radio is an essential communication tool for tens of millions of Americans. Some automakers have dropped AM radio in recent years, citing dwindling audiences and possible interference with electric powertains. [Link: U.S. House Passes Bill to Require AM Radio in New Cars - Radio World | https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/u-s-house-passes-bill-to-require-am-radio-in-new-cars | Radio World]