Farm Bill Passes Both House and Senate in Veto-Proof Votes
May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 16 -- The School Nutrition Association issued the following news item:
After months of delays and contentious debate, the Farm Bill finally passed Congress. On Wednesday, May 14th, the House of Representatives voted 318 to 106 to pass the conference committee report of H.R. 2419, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Senate passed the bill the following day with an 81-15 vote, sending the legislation to the White House. President Bush has threa . . .
After months of delays and contentious debate, the Farm Bill finally passed Congress. On Wednesday, May 14th, the House of Representatives voted 318 to 106 to pass the conference committee report of H.R. 2419, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Senate passed the bill the following day with an 81-15 vote, sending the legislation to the White House. President Bush has threa . . .