Senate Passes Farm Bill

"The new farm bill passed the US Senate Friday on a vote of 79 to 14 but President Bush is threatening a veto. He said Congress should be cutting government payments at a time of record crop prices.

Both of Montana's US Senators say the $286-billion farm bill is good for Montana. Senator Max Baucus said Montana producers scored a big victory and Senator Jon Tester said the farm bill ensures America has safe, abundant, and affordable food.

As part of the Senate Agriculture committee, Senator Baucus helped with legislation to implement Country of Origin labeling, provide permanent drought assistance, and help wheat and barley farmers."

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