Senate approves farm bill with 955 billion ten year cost
Agriculture Committee advances a 10 year farm bill totaling 955 billion with 24.4 billion in mandatory cuts including 6.4 billion from sequestration. The bill trims 4 billion from food stamps and 17 billion in subsidies while increasing crop insurance to 5 billion. Senate action pending.
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Holder defends AP records seizure during leak probe
U S Attorney General Eric Holder says he did not order the seizure of Associated Press phone records but recused himself from the decision. Deputy Attorney General Jim Cole says the action was necessary for the year old probe into leaks of classified information.
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McCain pushes a la carte pricing for cable channels
Sen. John McCain urges Congress to require cable and direct-broadcast satellite firms to offer channels individually. The proposal aims to curb bundled pricing, with support from Consumers Union and opposition from broadcasters wary of retransmission fees.
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