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House passes farm bill, moves to conference between House and Senate
2013-09-20 21:56:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Farmgate blog he farm bill has been shifted from park into first gear with action by the House of Representatives to make cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), driven by conservative demands to reduce spending and put food stamp recipients to work. While the legislation was approved by a slim margin, it allows the Farm Bill to move to a conference committee with the House and Senate. read more
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House passes farm bill, moves to conference between House and Senate
2013-09-20 21:56:00| Corn & Soybean Digest
Source: Farmgate blog he farm bill has been shifted from park into first gear with action by the House of Representatives to make cuts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), driven by conservative demands to reduce spending and put food stamp recipients to work. While the legislation was approved by a slim margin, it allows the Farm Bill to move to a conference committee with the House and Senate. read more
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House Nutrition Legislation Hinders Farm Bill Process
2013-09-19 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
US - National Farmers Union (NFU) President Roger Johnson has issued a statement regarding the Republican Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act (H.R. 3102) that is expected to be considered in the US House of Representatives
Isnt The Farm Bill Supposed To Help Feed People?
2013-09-10 23:04:00| Beef
Forrest Laws for Delta Farm Press It shouldnt be this hard to pass a farm bill that makes sure we have food, says House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas. read more
What About the Farm Bill When Congress Returns Next Week?
2013-09-06 16:28:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, DC When Congress returns next week the key question for U.S. agriculture will be what about the farm bill? The Senate has named its 12 farm bill conferees and is waiting on the House Republican leadership to name the House conferees. Also, the House leadership is expected to bring to the floor a nutrition only bill that would cut $40 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). read more
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