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TXNM Energy gets FERC approval for $11.5 billion Blackstone deal

Feb 20 (Reuters) - TXNM Energy on Friday said the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) had authorized the company's acquisition by Blackstone Infrastructure. Last year, Blackstone agreed to acquire the utility company in an $11.5 billion deal, including debt. FERC concluded that there is "no... Read More.

USDA defends $12 billion subsidy amid farm economy challenges

By Karl Plume and P.J. Huffstutter ARLINGTON, Virginia/CHICAGO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - As the U.S. Department of Agriculture prepares to dole out $12 billion in government subsidies next week, officials and economists at the agency's annual forum near Washington defended the assistance as a necessary... Read More.