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Farm bill remains in closed debates
Congress broke for its Easter recess but there won't be a vacation for Congressional staffers still pounding away at the details of the farm bill proposal.
Farm bill caught up in politics
The Congressional conference committee studying the farm bill is unlikely to finish its work before the Easter break. Congress' recess begins March 22.
Farm bill proposals not that different
In the end, both House and Senate farm bill measures have similar impact on average annual net farm income over the next 10 years.
Senate moves farm bill
The U.S. Senate finished its version of the new farm bill Feb. 13.
Farm bill might not cover 2002 crops
With debate stalled in the U.S. Senate, it could be months before a final bill passed by both the Senate and House of Representatives makes it onto President Bush's desk for signing.
Senate vote pushes farm bill debate into the new year
The 54-43 vote to end debate was just six short of the 60 votes needed to free the measure for a vote. Both political parties blamed the other for the delay.
Political maneuvering hits farm bill
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the political posturing that in recent weeks has come to characterize the process of legislating a new farm bill.
New farm bill likely to follow pattern
The next farm bill emerging from Congress is likely to be greener, with increased emphasis on conservation programs like EQIP.
Senate farm bill moves to floor
An agriculture program reauthorization bill moved out of the Senate Agriculture Committee strong on conservation measures and $4 billion higher than the House version.
New farm bill ignores old problems
In this week's commentary, Editor Susan Crowell comments on the political maneuvering that strong-armed their "same old, same old" measures to victory in the House.
