House leader Cantor vague on farm bill conference details
Cantor says the reconciliation committee will not occur until after the House passes a food stamp bill.
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House Agriculture Committee Chairman says farm bill will wait on food stamps
Representative Frank Lucas says he could not recommend a Senate conference in good faith without resolution.
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House Republicans drop food stamps from farm bill
A version including food stamps and crop insurance failed last month.
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Meat industry groups seek to block USDA country-of-origin labeling rule
They say new rules are too expensive and don't provide public health and safety benefits.
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USDA hasn’t fully implemented 2008 Farm Bill
While the new bill is making its way through Congress, USDA hasn’t fully implemented the 2008 version.
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Sugar producers concerned with Farm Bill
American Sugar Alliance sent every Capitol Hill office a personalized replica of a 1940s sugar rationing coupon.
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Reid pressures House to pass Farm Bill, threatens no Senate extension of farm policy
Senate majority leader says farm policy will lapse on September 30 without action.
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Farm Bill fails in House as support erodes
Democrats bolted at the last minute, and over 60 Republicans voted against the bill.
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Mayors urge restrictions on use of food stamps to buy soda
Beverage groups say it's unfair to single out soda and sugary beverages for obesity.
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Teamsters oppose Dairy Security Act
The law will be voted on as part of the Farm Bill being considered by the House.
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