Topic: U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee
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Slimmed farm bill reveals waning influence of agriculture
The 'dairy cliff' may have been avoided, but what was once a half-trillion-dollar bill full of subsidies for farmers was slimmed down to a no-frills extension. The once all-powerful farm interest may have lost its pull.
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'Dairy cliff'? Milk prices poised to spike unless Congress acts.
Prices could surge in January, but probably not double, if inaction by Congress results in the revival of a 1949 price system. And it probably won't come to that, as lawmakers work to avert dairy-case price shock.
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Amanda Clayton, lottery winner, defends food stamps. Michigan disagrees.
Amanda Clayton made headlines for acknowledging that she still received $200 in monthly food assistance after winning $1 million in Michigan lottery money. Legislation could now pass.
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MF Global bankruptcy: Exec says Corzine knew about missing money
At bankruptcy hearing, an MF Global executive said 'Mr. Corzine was aware' of misused customer funds. About $1.2 billion is still unaccounted for after the bankruptcy.
12/13/2011 10:16 pm -
Bankruptcy of MF Global hits farmers hard
Bankruptcy of the commodities trading firm may include some $1.2 million missing from customers accounts. Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses were cut off from the cash in their accounts when MF Global sought bankruptcy protection in October.
12/05/2011 12:58 am -
House committee subpoenas former MF Global CEO Jon Corzine
The former CEO of the bankrupt investment firm has been called before a congressional committee next week.
12/02/2011 12:27 pm -
Sen. Blanche Lincoln fights for her political life
As a 'Blue Dog' Democrat, Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Arkansas has often sided with Republicans. But that's left Democrats grumbling and the GOP thinking she's an easy target in the 2010 elections.
02/05/2010 05:03 pm -
Can the GOP and 'tea party' activists get along?
They've clashed in some places. But in Arkansas the old guard GOP and the tea party are united, so far, in a bid to oust Sen. Blanche Lincoln.
01/14/2010 02:45 pm -
Healthcare reform: Can Democrats give up public option?
As Obama calls on Congress to pass reform, the Democrats are still split on the need for a public health insurance option.
09/09/2009 01:00 am -
Senate passes veto-proof farm bill
Congress poised to override President Bush for only the second time.
05/15/2008 01:00 am
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