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Agriculture

Ethanol producers defend their value

Ethanol producers defend their value

Ethanol leaders say their industry is under attack and two unlikely groups have joined forces to orchestrate the battle. Oil companies and the grocery association blames ethanol for high food and fuel prices.
by Cara Hetland

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House quickly overrides farm bill veto

House quickly overrides farm bill veto

President Bush vetoed the $300 billion farm bill on Wednesday, and in short order the House voted to overturn the veto.

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Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush

Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush

Congress has sent the White House an election-year farm bill that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.

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House passes election-year farm bill

House passes election-year farm bill

The 318-106 vote for the five-year bill came despite President Bush's promised veto. He says the measure is too expensive and gives too much money to wealthy farmers.

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