Marketplace Morning Report What else is in the legislation to reopen the government? A lot.
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Nov 13, 2025 Nancy Marshall-Genzer, a Marketplace reporter, dives deep into the recently passed legislation that reopened the government, detailing provisions for military construction, agriculture funding, and FDA powers against counterfeit tobacco. Meanwhile, Sam Gruet, a BBC correspondent, sheds light on Canada's aspirations to become an energy superpower. He discusses the burgeoning LNG export industry in Vancouver and the balancing act between economic benefits and environmental concerns. Together, they explore the complexities wrapped in policy and energy ambitions.
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Broad Stopgap Carries Many Earmarks
- The stopgap bill reopened the federal government through Jan. 30 while also funding multiple specific agencies and projects.
- It includes military construction, Agriculture Department loan processing, rural broadband, and FDA powers on counterfeit tobacco.
Agriculture Funding Restores Services
- The Agriculture bill restarts loan processing and funds research and rural services.
- It also allocates money for rice research, an innovation center, telemedicine, and rental assistance.
FDA Gets Power Over Counterfeit Vapes
- The FDA funding bill authorizes destroying imported counterfeit tobacco products like vapes.
- This targets public-health risks from illicit imports rather than broader tobacco policy.