Congress approves $400 billion for farmers, forests, poor
Story Date: 12/13/2018

 

Source: Juliet Linderman, WINSTON-SALEM JOURNAL, 12/12/18

 
After months of debate and negotiation, Congress voted final approval Wednesday to a massive farm bill that will provide more than $400 billion for agriculture subsidies, conservation programs and food aid. The House voted 369-47 for the legislation, which sets federal agricultural and food policy for five years, after the Senate approved it 87-13 on Tuesday. It is now headed to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.

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