House votes to strike referendum in farm bill clash
The House rejected a farmer referendum proposal by a 251 to 174 vote, choosing administration-backed price and income support over higher price controls and marketing curbs. Agriculture Secretary Black hailed the win as a blow to mandatory government controls, while a version of the referendum lingered in the Senate.
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Black
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Berkley Bedell
Iowa
American Agriculture Movement
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D-N.y
Farm Credit seeks federal help as Iowa moratorium used
Farm Credit officials led by Ray Tucker urge Congress to act, citing Iowa's move to allow a court ordered one year foreclosure moratorium. Tucker warns of higher costs, higher interest, and greater lender risk if federal aid is delayed, while lawmakers push Farm Credit district standards and bill amendments through the House.
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Tucker
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Louisville Farm Credit District Board
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