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Farm Bill: “Showdown is Brewing”
Congressional Quarterly writer Catharine Richert reported on Friday that, “A showdown is brewing between Congress and the White House over the farm bill, as lawmakers try to sell their reauthorization legislation to a president who wants deeper cuts in agricultural supports.
“The White House has threatened to veto both the House and Senate versions of the $286 billion reauthorization, and a veto is likely if the House-Senate conference that began work over the recess is unable to cut farm supports.
“The administration says farm programs are too expensive and antagonize foreign trading partners.”
Posted by Keith Good • January, 14, 2008 • 6:23 am 