Politics Feb 04 Congress-approved farm bill makes its way to President Obama WASHINGTON -- Congress has given its final approval to a sweeping five-year farm bill that provides food for the needy and subsidies for farmers. Ending years of political battles, the Senate on Tuesday sent the measure to President Barack Obama,…
Politics Jan 29 In 251-166 vote, House passes compromised farm bill and sends to the Senate The House has passed an almost $100 billion-a-year, compromise farm bill that would make small cuts to food stamps and continue generous subsidies for the nation's farmers.