Congress set to vote on new farm bill

U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-Minn.
Rep. Collin Peterson, DFL-Minn.
MPR Photo/Jim Bickal

Congress is expected to pass a new five-year farm bill this week. After that, the bill will head to President Bush, who has indicated he will veto the $300 billion package.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota DFL Congressman Collin Peterson, who chairs the House Agriculture Committee.

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