WASHINGTON — The Senate passed its version of the $428-billion farm bill Thursday, setting up a bitter fight against the House over food stamps, farm subsidies and conservation funding. The vote was 86-11, an overwhelming majority that reflected a bipartisan desire to rush relief to farmers confronting low food prices, rising suicide rates and an array of other troubles.
Senate Passes Sweeping Farm Bill By Wide Margin, Setting Up Fight With House
The Washington Post, Bangor Daily News
Thu, 06/28/2018 - 6:01pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor
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