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Farm Bill vote expected this week
05/14/2008 08:03:13
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| US Rep. John Shimkus says he doesn’t agree with Sen. John McCain when it comes to farm subsidies. |
By Dave Dahl and Jim Fitzpatrick
Illinois congressmen with heavy farm interests in their districts are looking toward this week’s expected vote on a new Farm Bill. Speaking to reporters this week, U.S. Representatives Phil Hare and John Shimkus are optimistic of a veto-proof majority.
Shimkus says while he’s a big supporter of his party’s presidential candidate, he doesn’t agree with Senator John McCain when it comes to farm subsidies. McCain is against them.
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Hare touted the food stamp and food bank assistance that’s in the bill: $5.4 billion and $1.25 billion, respectively.
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