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Tag Archives: United States farm bill
Kicking the ’12 Farm Bill into ’14 will waste $5 Billion; Reed still promotes redundant work requirements
Yesterday, December 12, the House of Representatives voted to extend last years’ Farm Bill extension to January 31, 2014. After they passed the extension to the extension, they left Washington until January 7. They are scheduled to work eleven days … Continue reading
Congress–Few Work Days and Little Accompished
On last night’s program on MSNBC, Rachel Maddow pointed out the House of Representatives are scheduled to work 19 more days this calendar year. As usual, her presentation was well researched; she connected many different dots to explain the ramifications … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Congress, few bills passed, Rachel Maddow, Tom Reed, United States farm bill
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Can the Farm Bill Survive Rep. Reed & the Tea Party’s Reduced Funding?
October 1 was full of news about two major events, the government shutdown and the open enrollment for the Obamacare Exchanges. Another major event got lost in the Shutdown/Obamacare news blitz–The Farm Bill expired. The Farm Bill expiring is a … Continue reading
Posted in Congress, Data, Economics, Health Care, Reed's Views
Tagged Inempt Congress, SNAP, Tea Party, United States farm bill, Wetlands Reserve Program
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A Farm Bill That Serves the Needs of Our Community
Like most politicians, Rep. Reed releases information that puts himself in the most favorable light possible. Notice the opening statement that was in his July 12 newsletter: “Congress was back in Session this week with a lot on its plate. … Continue reading
Posted in Data, Economics, Environmental, Health Care
Tagged American Farm Bureau Federation, Eric Cantor, Farm Bill, Food Stamps, House, Senate, SNAP, United States farm bill
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Farm Bill Background (from House Republican Conference)
I am posting this ‘background’ of the recently defeated Farm Bill (H.R. 1947) so readers can have a better understanding of the history of the Farm Bill, and its programs. It was on the House Republican Conference website. The Democrats … Continue reading
No New Farm Bill? Get Your Milk Shakes Now!
The 2008 Farm Bill will expire at Midnight Monday, December 31. If it does expect higher prices for the food we eat. We will first see the increase in the price of dairy products. Milk prices could double! The longer … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Agricultural Council, Dairy Costs, Farm Bill, Fiscal Cliff, Senate Farm Bill, Tom Reed, United States farm bill
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