Marketplace All-in-One

What else is in the legislation to reopen the government? A lot.

Nov 13, 2025
Nova Safo, a Marketplace reporter skilled in corporate governance, dives into the intricacies of recent legislation that reopened the U.S. government. He breaks down the implications of proposed limits on proxy advisory firms, discussing their influential role in corporate voting and potential risks of undermining shareholder participation. The conversation also touches on Canada’s ambitions to become an energy superpower, exploring local economic benefits and environmental concerns linked to escalating LNG exports. It's a vibrant discussion balancing politics and corporate governance.
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INSIGHT

Broad Funding Hidden In Shutdown Deal

  • The stopgap bill reopened the federal government through Jan. 30 and bundled multiple appropriations beyond funding the government.
  • It also funds military construction, Agriculture Department operations, rural programs, and FDA actions on counterfeit tobacco products.
ANECDOTE

Lawmakers' Pet Projects Funded

  • Nancy Marshall-Genzer highlights earmarks like an army dining facility in Alaska and flight control towers in Alabama.
  • She also notes funding for a rice research center in Arkansas and an innovation center in Hawaii.
INSIGHT

Agriculture Bill Restarts Key Services

  • The Agriculture appropriations restart loan processing for farmers and back rural broadband, telemedicine, and rental assistance.
  • These line items aim to restore services that directly affect rural communities and farm operations.
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