U.S. House passes farm bill

Thursday, January 30, 2014

WASHINGTON -- After years of setbacks, a nearly $100 billion-a-year compromise farm bill cleared the House on Wednesday despite strong opposition from conservatives who sought a bigger cut in food stamps.

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