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FILE: This Feb. 11, 2009 photo shows a shopper looking over the milk aisle at the Hunger Mountain Co-op in Montpelier, Vt. Approval of a massive farm bill _ and the cost of a gallon of milk _ could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot, File)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Approval of a massive farm bill — and the cost of a gallon of milk — could hinge on a proposed new dairy program the House is expected to vote on this week.
An overhaul of dairy policy and a new insurance program for dairy farmers included in the farm bill have passionately divided farm-state lawmakers. Most importantly, it has caused a rift between House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, and the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota.
The farm bill, which the House is scheduled to consider this week, sets policy for farm and nutriti...
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The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, June 17:
1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through F...
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The following is a list of events going on in and around Polk County today, June 14:
1. The Cedartown Senior Citizen Nutrition Center located next to Bert Wood Park has activities Monday through F...
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The 11th annual Rockmart High School fast-pitch softball camp will be held from June 24-27 at the Lady Jackets softball field. The camp will be from 10 a.m. to noon each day and the cost is $45 per...
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Bill, you seem to think so. You have voted yes for hundreds of new laws.
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