Debt ceiling news ruled the day in Washington this week after House Republicans touted their plan to raise the nation’s debt limit. South Dakota Republican and Senate Ag Committee member John Thune, a key member of the chamber’s GOP leadership, takes a look at the possible implications of the proposal’s work requirement language and offers his thoughts on the upcoming farm bill.Then, Jeremy Peters with the National Association of Conservation Districts and Laura Wood Peterson with LWP Consulting take a look at the climate-smart funding in the Inflation Reduction Act and how it could impact conservation programs in the farm bill and beyond.Want to receive Newsmakers in your inbox every week? Sign up! http://eepurl.com/hTgSAD